Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston

A historic pink building with green shutters, a black wrought iron fence, and lush greenery.
A grand room with a fireplace, ornate furniture, and a chandelier.
A cobblestone pathway flanked by trees and a building with a sign reading "SING".
A room with a red upholstered sofa, a wooden table with silverware, and a mirror on the wall.
A wooden staircase with a black railing, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace in a room with yellow walls and wooden floors.

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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is ฿6,035 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿6,035
฿6,879 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,411 reviews)
"Southern Charm at its finest."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿4,450 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,450
฿6,738 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,099 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, room was nice, pool was great. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is ฿6,398 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿6,398
฿8,995 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,755 reviews)
"Always a must stay on our way north or returning south"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Emeline
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿11,372 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿11,372
฿14,577 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
The Charleston Place
 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿3,365 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,365
฿4,240 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,271 reviews)
"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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
Hotel Bennett

Hotel Bennett

5 out of 5
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is ฿14,455 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿14,455
฿16,555 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Hotel Bennett
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Charleston
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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.



Downtown Charleston Travel Guide