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

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel
"Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff. Would stay here again."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Emeline
"Dissapointing stay. Room was rundown with dirty counters, bathroom floor, stains on sheets and at night there was literally one staff member on duty at the front desk who could not help correct what we needed. Would not reccommend."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"Rooms were clean, picture of the pool is very deceiving online it’s not big at all. Pool lounge chairs are always taken by people putting their stuff on them in the morning and not returning until a hour or so later. The conversation sets at the pool are “reserved only” for $300/hr (were empty majority ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
"Breakfast was decent. Parking was good."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Charleston Place
"Great location, Great staff, excellent hotel staff."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Bennett
"Simply perfect."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
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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.

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.

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.

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




























