First Ward, NC

Charlotte

A modern building with large glass windows and a sign reading "Levine Museum of the New South".
A modern building with a wooden facade and a large overhang.
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The Levine Museum of the New South building with a large 'INNOVATION!' sign.

Stay near popular First Ward attractions

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Spectrum Center

8.6/10 (3,769 reviews)
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

$45
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

$39
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
Picture 5 for Activity Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

$33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
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First Ward Hotel Deals

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

2.5 out of 5
311 East 5th Street Charlotte NC
$144 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$167 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,400 reviews)
"Breakfast was not great. Not enough seating, trash overflowing, several of the options were gone and not replenished"

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2026

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

3 out of 5
508 N. College St. Charlotte NC
$114 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$132 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,856 reviews)
"Excellent in everything. Double thumbs up for the hotel staffand the parking valets. The breakfast buffet was great with a wide variety of choices."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

3 out of 5
435 E Trade Street Charlotte NC
$143 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$166 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

4 out of 5
230 N College St Charlotte NC
$127 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$147 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,280 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$110 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,395 reviews)
"Parking was 16$ a day. There is no continental breakfast. There is limited Starbucks pastries and a 30$ breakfast buffet. The food served at the restaurant was 20 to 30 for dinner meals that were not that great. Restaurant staff was very nice front desk staff was very nice. Ice machine on pur floor ..."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
555 South McDowell Street Charlotte NC
$132 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$153 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,532 reviews)
"Just about everything was bad only one of four elevators was working in a 14 story building so wait times were crazy fortunately we were on the 3rd floor so we took the stairs but for disabled people or people on upper floors the stairs aren’t an option the ice machine on the 3rd floor did not work ..."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
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Where to stay in First Ward

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Uptown Charlotte

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Spectrum Center or Bank of America Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.

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Ballantyne

Ballantyne is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to TD Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

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South End

While you're in South End, take in top sights like Amos' Southend or The Music Yard, and hop on the metro to see more the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

The entrance to Southpark with a glass canopy and a fountain.

SouthPark

A noteworthy feature of SouthPark is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

The NASCAR Hall of Fame building with checkered pavement in front.

Second Ward

Noted for its theaters and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.

First Ward, NC

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