Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
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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 ฿4,494 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
฿4,494
฿5,123 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,053 reviews)
Great old hotel in the heart of the city. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Valet parking was very handy and Uber was never more than 2 minutes from us. The staff were great and the Swamp Fox restaurant had delicious food and a wonderful server named Sylvie.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is ฿5,723 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿5,723
฿8,107 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,697 reviews)
Beautiful spot with tons of unique details

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Emeline
Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
112 N Market St Charleston SC
The price is ฿8,214 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿8,214
฿9,364 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Hotel very charming. Dinner was spectacular both in terms of menu, service and ambiance. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Planters Inn
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Very cozy-eclectic vibe - bar, pool, pool huts were great and our room was large, comfortable and cozy.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

3.5 out of 5
560 King Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿4,239 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿4,239
฿4,904 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,163 reviews)
Very cleean and nice going through renovations so ask for a room that’s already renovated

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,173 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿7,173
฿8,933 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (816 reviews)
They booked us not in the main hotel but across the street so we had to change and of course there was a $49/night up charge and then $49 a night for the valet to park the car which we never moved for three days, so the charges were kind of not fun to be confronted as you you first arrive. The decor ...

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

The Vendue
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston

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King Street

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

King Street
South Carolina which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.

Radcliffeborough
Charleston

Harleston Village

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

Harleston Village
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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.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
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Charleston Historic District

5/5(35 area reviews)

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.

Charleston Historic District
South Carolina Aquarium featuring marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough


Downtown Charleston Travel Guide