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 ฿5,447 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,447
฿6,211 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿11,136 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿11,136
฿14,275 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,026 reviews)
"Best hotel ever"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Charleston Place
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is ฿6,266 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,266
฿8,809 total
17 Aug - 18 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 ...
Emeline
 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 ฿3,630 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,630
฿4,534 total
23 Aug - 24 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! (1,258 reviews)
"Check in was suppose to be at 4:00 and it was 4:45 the time they got me a room . Customer service was terrible at the front desk"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

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

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿4,751 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,751
฿7,057 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
The Ryder Hotel
HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,923 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿7,923
฿9,108 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
HarbourView Inn
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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
Learn more about 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.

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.

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.



Downtown Charleston Travel Guide