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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Charleston, Charleston

Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

The Loutrel
Rooftop terrace

The Loutrel

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Beautiful hotel and great amenities. Would absolutely stay here again!"
The Loutrel
HarbourView Inn
View from property

HarbourView Inn

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Excellent hotel!"
HarbourView Inn
Emeline
Courtyard

Emeline

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1645)
"Great location and helpful staff."
The price is ฿5,688
฿7,997 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Emeline
Zero George Street
Anson Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Zero George Street

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (348)
"Lovely small hotel in pretty garden setting, with luxe, very comfortable rooms. Convenient location, easy parking, and very accommodating staff. "
The price is ฿9,596
฿11,087 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Zero George Street
The Nickel Hotel
Terrace/patio

The Nickel Hotel

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Great place to stay. At the heart of downtown Charleston. Great room."
The price is ฿8,236
฿9,454 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Nickel Hotel
The Dewberry Charleston
Room (Charleston Flat) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Dewberry Charleston

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"We absolutely loved our stay at the Dewberry. Would definitely stay again and would recommend. "
The price is ฿12,931
฿14,815 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Dewberry Charleston
The Vendue
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

The Vendue

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (651)
"enjoyed our weekend "
The price is ฿7,886
฿9,324 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Vendue
The Restoration
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

The Restoration

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Great staff and perfect location. "
The price is ฿8,546
฿10,011 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Restoration
Andrew Pinckney Inn
Restaurant

Andrew Pinckney Inn

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1370)
"Great hotel!!"
Andrew Pinckney Inn
The Meeting Street Inn
Courtyard

The Meeting Street Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"It was an excellent location within walking distance of everything of interest and a large selection of places to eat "
The Meeting Street Inn
Indigo Inn
Courtyard

Indigo Inn

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Very safe & enjoyable stay "
Indigo Inn
The Pinch Hotel
Terrace/patio

The Pinch Hotel

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (149)
"Close to everything! Great friendly staff. "
The Pinch Hotel
20 South Battery
Front of property

20 South Battery

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (194)
"Abby gave us a wonderful tour of the history! Beautiful & comfortable. We loved our stay!"
The price is ฿8,138
฿10,671 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
20 South Battery
The Ansonborough
Restaurant

The Ansonborough

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1210)
"Stayed 2 nights, very nice overall experience "
The price is ฿6,287
฿7,167 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Ansonborough
The Spectator Hotel
Front of property

The Spectator Hotel

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (949)
"Excellent location, beautiful hotel and get staff! "
The Spectator Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
Lobby

The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1814)
"Great hotel"
The price is ฿5,804
฿6,617 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ashley
Terrace/patio

The Ashley

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87)
"Awesome place will be back"
The Ashley
French Quarter Inn
Front of property

French Quarter Inn

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great stay!"
French Quarter Inn
The Charleston Place
Lobby

The Charleston Place

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great stay"
The Charleston Place
The Jasmine House
Exterior

The Jasmine House

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (347)
"Staff were friendly. Breakfast with good choices. "
The Jasmine House
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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

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston to Charleston City Market – 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 Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site or Citadel Mall.

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.

Charleston

Harleston Village

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

French Quarter

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston to Dock Street Theater – discover French Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Indigo Inn

Indigo Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great!"
Sharon 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Indigo Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Charleston like?

Downtown Charleston is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene and stunning churches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Charleston? Consider a visit to Port of Charleston while you're in the neighbourhood.

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 6-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 1343 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. Port of Charleston and Charleston Music Hall 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, Music Farm and Marion Square are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.