Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston

Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house
Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house
Edmonston-Alston House featuring interior views, heritage elements and a house
College of Charleston which includes a garden
Joseph Manigault House which includes interior views, heritage elements and a house


Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is ฿5,431 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿5,431
฿7,749 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,704 reviews)
Room was clean and nicely appointed. Hotel had great restaurants as well.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,251 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿7,251
฿8,266 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,141 reviews)
Perfect location and such a historical hotel. Great service and room was spacious and clean. Would stay here again no doubt.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

3.5 out of 5
337 Meeting St Charleston SC
The price is ฿5,841 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿5,841
฿6,721 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
I love the Amenities

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
rooms were clean. the only thing that stood out is that room doors and room windows were not properly sealed, allowing outside noise to be heard. like a lot

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Ryder Hotel
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is ฿6,411 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿6,411
฿8,057 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (854 reviews)
All the above…but what really stood out was the attentiveness of the staff

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Vendue
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿3,957 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿3,957
฿4,883 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,459 reviews)
Very clean, staff friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston

Cityscape of the historic downtown French Quarter district in Charleston, South Carolina

King Street

If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

King Street
College of Charleston showing a house and heritage elements

Radcliffeborough

While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.

Radcliffeborough
Walking down random alleyways, I found a graveyard with people that are buried from over 200 years ago.

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.

Harleston Village
Battery Street Waterfront, Charleston, South Carolina

Cannonborough Elliotborough

If you're spending some time in Cannonborough Elliotborough, Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
Charleston Historic District showing heritage architecture

Charleston Historic District

5/5(35 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charleston City Market to Shops at Charleston Place – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Charleston Historic District
One quick stop one must make

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough


Downtown Charleston Travel Guide