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Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,040 reviews)
"Fabulous stay in a great location."
United States
MICHAEL
The price is ฿6,226
฿8,380 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,078 reviews)
"great location, Beautiful older hotel, staff very friendly and helpful"
United States
elizabeth
The price is ฿4,472
฿5,098 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel was clean & staff friendly. Great coffee shop and location was perfect to walk everywhere. "
United States
Janet
The Ryder Hotel

French Quarter Inn

French Quarter Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent service and beautiful inn"
United States
Corinna
French Quarter Inn

The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (881 reviews)
"Great staff/breakfast/bar"
United States
Kelly
The price is ฿6,844
฿7,874 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Palmetto Hotel

Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,451 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great breakfast, comfy bed, great location"
United States
diann helen
Andrew Pinckney Inn

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,175 reviews)
"Great staff, clean, great location, very nice breakfast"
United States
Helen Mary
The price is ฿4,219
฿4,881 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,079 reviews)
"Large rooms, comfortable bedding, pillows and excellent location. "
United States
Mark
The price is ฿4,075
฿4,717 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

Emeline

Emeline
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,685 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay. "
United States
Lori Ann
The price is ฿5,682
฿8,048 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Emeline

The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel

The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (900 reviews)
"Would stay again."
United States
Walker
The price is ฿7,188
฿9,335 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel

Indigo Inn

Indigo Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,020 reviews)
"The road m and location was great"
United States
Trish
Indigo Inn

The Meeting Street Inn

The Meeting Street Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,029 reviews)
"Staff was great & the room was excellent!"
United States
Kayla
The Meeting Street Inn

HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent service staff and accommodations breakfast was very nice "
United States
Palma
HarbourView Inn

Hotel Bennett

Hotel Bennett
5.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (984 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿11,758
฿13,475 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hotel Bennett

The Vendue

The Vendue
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (822 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and rooms. "
United States
Sharon
The price is ฿6,800
฿8,499 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
The Vendue

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly and responsive staff. "
United States
Katherine
The price is ฿4,096
฿4,669 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

The Loutrel

The Loutrel
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great service, great rooms, great amenities. "
United States
Ignacio
The Loutrel

The Jasmine House

The Jasmine House
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (374 reviews)
"Love my stay and the staff was very pleasant and the room very clean "
United States
marshall
The Jasmine House

The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place
5.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Very nice , helpful and friendly staff, great location. Great ambiance for family vacation. "
United States
Nazanin
The Charleston Place

Charleston Marriott

Charleston Marriott
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The property was beautifully decorated for the holidays and was very nice. Staff went above and beyond for us!!"
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿5,553
฿6,399 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Charleston Marriott
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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

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

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.

Harleston Village

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

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.

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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Frequently asked questions

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 Zero George Street and The Loutrel.
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 1287 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.