What is Downtown Charleston like?

Downtown Charleston is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene and stunning churches. Make sure that you visit Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only is the highest ranked property in Downtown Charleston. This inn is a short 7-minute walk from Medical University of South Carolina, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Wentworth Mansion and The Pinch Hotel .

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Charleston area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Charleston, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 1263 Downtown Charleston hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Charleston.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?

For cultural attractions in Downtown Charleston, head to Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, American Theater and PURE Theatre. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Children's Museum of the Lowcountry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Charleston. While you're out sightseeing, Marion Square and John Rivers Communication Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

20 South Battery

Downtown Charleston

Michele

฿13,847 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

BIJOU, Boutique Inn

Downtown Charleston

Peter

฿8,316 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Hotel Richemont

Downtown Charleston

Matthew

฿13,444 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

The Ryder Hotel

Downtown Charleston

Jennifer

Jasmine House Parlour Suite | Terrace/patio

The Jasmine House

Downtown Charleston

Karen

Premier Suite, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

The Iris Charleston

Downtown Charleston

Kayla

฿11,098 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Hilton Vacation Club Lodge Alley Inn Charleston

Downtown Charleston

"Not what I was expecting for downtown Charleston, but it didn't have a great rating to begin with so I shouldn't have been surprised. The furniture was worn and stained. The coffee area could only serve one person at a time, comfortably. The Staff was very nice but not very well schooled on customer service. I don't think a receptionist should stop in the middle of checking me in to answer the phone, except to maybe say "please hold". She then proceeded to give directions to someone while I'm...

Frank

฿11,476 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

The Ashley

Downtown Charleston

Dana L

฿10,828 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

Downtown Charleston

Evans

฿7,768 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

฿14,538 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

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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

Charleston Historic District

Appreciate the authentic antebellum ambiance as you move between historical homes, museums, markets and waterfront parks on foot or by horse-drawn carriage tours.

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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.

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College of Charleston showing a house and heritage elements

Harleston Village

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

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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site showing wetlands

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.

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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.

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Emeline

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel Emeline was a 5-star experience. Existing pictures and reviews don't do this place enough justice!!! We were on a girls' trip (4 girls in their early 40's from all over the US) and we would stay back here in a heartbeat if returning to Charleston in the future. The hotel has such a welcoming atmosphere - it's stylish, modern, clean and the staff are wonderful! Not to mention the on site coffee shop and restaurant are both incredible and food and Bev quality were outstanding! We went on a girls' trip for the weekend and were looking for place for 4 of us to be together. The two-king suite was the most perfect set-up with two private bedrooms and a shared bathroom - couldn't ask for more! And it was cheaper than getting two separate rooms anywhere else. Highly recommend this hotel!!!!"