StayAreasIs South End a good place to stay in Charlotte?
Yes, especially for food, drink and value. Breweries and restaurants are on the doorstep and Uptown is one tram ride away, but weekends are loud.
Stay here if
- Couples and groups of friends
- Food and beer lovers
- Travellers on a mid-range budget
Look elsewhere if
- You want museums on the doorstep
- You want quiet weekend nights
- You're bothered by construction
Hotels in South End
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Staying in South End
South End is the liveliest place to stay in Charlotte. Breweries, restaurants and bars line the Rail Trail and Camden Road, and the light rail takes you to Uptown's stadiums and museums in about 5 minutes. Rooms are usually cheaper than in Uptown.
The neighbourhood has changed fast. Old mills and warehouses have become breweries, food halls and shops, and new apartment towers rise beside them. At weekends, the Rail Trail fills with groups walking between taprooms, and the patios on Camden Road are busy from brunch to late evening.
The downside is the noise and the building work. Weekend nights are loud near the bars, construction cranes are everywhere, and there are few sights in the area itself. The hotels are mostly newer chains rather than characterful boutiques.
What makes South End special is how easy it is to have fun. You can walk the Rail Trail to a brewery, have dinner on Camden Road and ride the light rail to a game in Uptown. For a weekend with friends, it's the best base in the city.
Getting around
- Rail Trail4walk
- NASCAR Hall of Fame11transit
- Charlotte Convention Center13transit
- Spectrum Center18transit
- Mint Museum Uptown18transit
- Romare Bearden Park21transit
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)60
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Is South End a good area to stay in Charlotte?
Yes, especially for food, drink and value. Breweries and restaurants are on the doorstep and Uptown is one tram ride away, but weekends are loud. It suits couples and groups of friends, food and beer lovers and travellers on a mid-range budget.
How much does a hotel in South End cost?
A typical double is around $130 a night at a budget hotel, $170 mid-range and $305 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South End?
About 60 minutes door to door: taxi or rideshare from the airport.
How far is South End from the main sights?
Door to door from South End: Rail Trail 4 minutes on foot, NASCAR Hall of Fame 11 minutes, Charlotte Convention Center 13 minutes and Spectrum Center 18 minutes.