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Places to stay in Charles Town, West Virginia

Charles Town is the seat of Jefferson County and has about 6,500 residents. It was laid out in 1786 by Charles Washington, brother of George Washington, and the 1859 trial of John Brown was held in its courthouse. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races operates on the edge of town, and Harpers Ferry is a short drive east.

Places to stay in Charles Town, WV

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Where should you stay in Charles Town, WV?

Stay in the center of Charles Town if you want to walk to restaurants and shops, or look just outside town for cabins and more space.

Charles Town is known for its hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts. Until listings go live here, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown and Martinsburg are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
What people do here
History and Heritage, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Golf

Things to do

Where to stay for history tripsWhere to stay for horseback ridingWhere to stay for hikingWhere to stay for golf

Nearby

Charles Town: what people ask

Where should I stay in Charles Town, WV?
Hotels sit mostly along Route 340 and at the casino complex. Bed and breakfasts and short-term rentals are concentrated in the historic grid downtown.
How far is Charles Town from Harpers Ferry?
About 8 miles, roughly 15 minutes on Route 340. Many visitors book in Charles Town when Harpers Ferry lodging sells out.
What is there to do in Charles Town, WV?
Charles Town is a good base for history and heritage, horseback riding, hiking and golf.
When is the best time to visit Charles Town?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Charles Town?
Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown and Martinsburg are all good alternatives if Charles Town is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Charles Town?
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is close by and has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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