18+ Hotels In Charlotte, North Carolina

From southern hospitality to big-city energy, Charlotte is a must-see for young travelers. These 18+ hotels offer a seamless check-in process, so you can enjoy the best of North Carolina without delay.

Charlotte has grown into one of the South’s most dynamic cities, with a mix of shiny skyscrapers and neighborhoods full of character. You can catch the buzz of NASCAR at the Hall of Fame, explore the arts and food scene in NoDa, or spend an afternoon at the Whitewater Center tackling rapids and zip lines. Uptown keeps things lively with sports, concerts, and rooftop bars, while the surrounding districts give you plenty of places to wander.

For under-21 travelers, Charlotte offers a solid selection of hotels. A few 18+ friendly options are right in the city center, but you’ll find even more if you don’t mind staying a little outside Uptown. We’ve rounded up the best spots so you can book with confidence and get straight to exploring.

The list 25 hotels for 18- to 20-year-olds in Charlotte

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  • 1 Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood Arrowood $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.1 Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood is located in Charlotte, 7.5 km from Carowinds amusement park. Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast and then take a dip in the pool. Show full description

    Address 8925 Red Oak Blvd Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 2 Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection Downtown Charlotte $$$

    **** Guest Rating 9.1 Stay in the heart of Charlotte. Situated in Charlotte, 600 metres from Spectrum Center, Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, Autograph Collection features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Show full description

    Address 201 West Trade Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 3 Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake Northlake $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.1 Guests at this Charlotte, North Carolina non-smoking hotel can enjoy a hot breakfast, a swimming pool, and a hot tub. Northlake Mall is located opposite the hotel, and Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is 13 miles away. A flat-screen cable TV, microwave, and small refrigerator are included in all rooms at this Charlotte Northlake Drury Inn and Suites. Show full description

    Address 6920 Northlake Mall Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 4 Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place University Place $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.0 Located just 2.6 miles from the University of North Carolina Charlotte, this non-smoking hotel features a swimming pool and a daily hot breakfast. Free Wi-Fi is also available. Show full description

    Address 415 West WT Harris Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 5 JW Marriott Charlotte Downtown Charlotte $$$

    ***** Guest Rating 9.0 Stay in the heart of Charlotte. Set in Charlotte, 300 metres from Mint Museum Uptown, JW Marriott Charlotte offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Show full description

    Address 600 South College Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Rooftop pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
  • 6 Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Waverly Ballantyne $$$

    Guest Rating 8.9 Ideally located in the Ballantyne district of Charlotte, Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Waverly is set 16 km from SouthPark Mall, 18 km from Mint Museum of Art and 19 km from Freedom Park. The property is situated 21 km from Carowinds Amusement Park, 21 km from Spectrum Center and 21 km from NASCAR Hall of Fame. The property has an indoor pool, restaurant and shared lounge, and Pebble Creek Golf Course is 16 km away. Show full description

    Address 6319 Providence Farm Lane Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 7 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Airport Charlotte $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.7 Located in Charlotte and with Billy Graham Library reachable within 1.8 miles, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Airport provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a fitness center. The property is around 6 miles from Bank of America Stadium, 6. Show full description

    Address 2220 West Tyvola Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 8 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Uptown Charlotte $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.7 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte city centre is 9.6 km from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It offers on-site dining, a free hot breakfast, and rooms with free WiFi. Show full description

    Address 201 South McDowell Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
  • 9 UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center University Place $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.7 UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Charlotte. Conveniently situated in the University Place district, this hotel features a bar. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. Show full description

    Address 9041 Robert D Snyder Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 10 Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte Airport Charlotte $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.6 Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte Airport features free WiFi and a heated, outdoor saltwater pool, which is open year round. A free airport shuttle is provided to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 5 km away. The full hot breakfast buffet includes smoothie options on Tuesday and Friday. Show full description

    Address 2220 West Tyvola Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 11 Hyatt House Charlotte Rea Farms Ballantyne $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.5 Hyatt House Charlotte Rea Farms has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Charlotte. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The property is non-smoking and is situated 16 km from Pebble Creek Golf Course. Show full description

    Address 9930 Sandy Rock Place Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 12 Hilton Charlotte Airport Hotel Charlotte $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.4 Just 10 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, this hotel includes a sauna and indoor pool. Airport shuttle service is available. The suites at Hilton Charlotte Airport, NC provide a separate living area and are equipped with a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. Show full description

    Address 2800 Coliseum Centre Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 13 Hyatt House Charlotte Center City Downtown Charlotte $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.4 Stay in the heart of Charlotte. Offering an outdoor pool and an a la carte restaurant, this hotel is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Free Wi-Fi access and a daily breakfast are available. Show full description

    Address 435 East Trade Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Rooftop pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 14 Hyatt Place Charlotte Airport/Lake Pointe Charlotte $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.3 This hotel is 7 miles from downtown Charlotte and 5 miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, complimentary airport shuttle and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Hyatt Place Charlotte Airport/Lake Pointe rooms include a refrigerator and 42-inch flat-screen TV. Show full description

    Address 4119 South Stream Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 15 Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Southpark SouthPark $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.3 Set in Charlotte, less than 1 km from SouthPark Mall, Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Southpark offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and luggage storage for guests. Show full description

    Address 4808 Sharon Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 16 Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Steele Creek Road, NC Charlotte $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.3 Located in Charlotte, 9.3 km from Billy Graham Library, Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Steele Creek Road, NC provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 12 km from Carowinds Amusement Park, 16 km from Bank of America Stadium and 16 km from Mint Museum Uptown. Show full description

    Address 6220 Caden Rd Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 17 Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Southpark SouthPark $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.0 Set in Charlotte, less than 1 km from SouthPark Mall, Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Southpark offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and luggage storage for guests. Show full description

    Address 4808 Sharon Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 18 Comfort Inn Matthews / Charlotte Charlotte $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.9 This Comfort Inn is located in Matthews in the Windsor Square Shopping Center. Free WiFi is offered throughout the hotel. Complimentary tea and coffee are available in the lobby, and the free hot daily breakfast includes eggs, meat, yoghurt, fruit, cereal, and waffles. Show full description

    Address 1718 Windsor Crossing Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 19 Charlotte Marriott City Center Downtown Charlotte $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.7 Stay in the heart of Charlotte. Charlotte Marriott City Center is located in the heart of downtown Charlotte. The hotel offers complimentary WiFi in public areas. Show full description

    Address 100 West Trade Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 20 DoubleTree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola Executive Park $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.1 This hotel is 6 miles from downtown Charlotte and with easy access off the main highway, North Carolina and Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. It offers free airport shuttle services, an on-site restaurant and rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen TV. Free access to the gym and seasonal outdoor pool is provided to all guests of the Hilton Charlotte Executive Park. Show full description

    Address 5624 Westpark Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 21 Motel 6-Charlotte, NC - Coliseum Charlotte $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.9 This motel in Charlotte, North Carolina is a 10-minute drive to Charlotte Coliseum and Carolina Place Mall. This Motel 6 features free Wi-Fi and rooms with cable TV. Guest rooms at the Charlotee Motel 6 feature a private bath and work desk. Show full description

    Address 131 Red Roof Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 22 Hampton Inn Charlotte/Matthews Matthews $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.8 This Matthews, North Carolina hotel is just off Highway 74, within 20 minutes' drive of Central Charlotte. Features include free property-wide WiFi and a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV in every room. A coffee maker is standard in every Hampton Inn Charlotte/Matthews room. Show full description

    Address 9615 Independence Pointe Parkway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 23 Red Roof Inn Charlotte - University Charlotte $$$

    ** Guest Rating 6.0 Red Roof Inn Charlotte - University is 5 miles from the University of North Carolina. The hotel features free WiFi, free local calls. This pet-friendly Red Roof Inn Charlotte - University features popcorn in the evening. Show full description

    Address 5111 Equipment Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 24 Royal Inn and Suites Charlotte Airport Charlotte $$$

    ** Guest Rating 5.7 Located 10 minutes outside of downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, this motel is 5 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It features an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Charlotte Airport Royal Inn and Suites provides accommodations equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Show full description

    Address 3433 Axar Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 25 Motel 6-Charlotte, NC - University Charlotte $$$

    **** Guest Rating 4.9 Located in Charlotte, this all non-smoking hotel is only a 10 minutes’ drive to the University of North Carolina. The hotel features free WiFi in all rooms. All rooms at the Motel 6 University offer a cozy window seat. Show full description

    Address 1111 West Sugar Creek Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Pets are welcome.