Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Things to do

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel
"Southern Charm at its finest."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"Staff was friendly, room was nice, pool was great. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Emeline
"Always a must stay on our way north or returning south"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

The Charleston Place

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
"The hotel is VERY DATED. Chipping paint. Looks like my old college dorm with cinderblock hall like walls covered in old stucco. Arrived to room set at 57 degrees -- probably to keep the mold down. Bathroom had black mold around grout. Floor was commercial carpet which would be fine but it was very ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hotel Bennett
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Charleston Historic District
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.

West Ashley
West Ashley is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Citadel Mall or Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.

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.

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




























