Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston

Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house
Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house
Edmonston-Alston House featuring interior views, heritage elements and a house
College of Charleston which includes a garden
Joseph Manigault House which includes interior views, heritage elements and a house

Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
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The price is ฿8,437 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿8,437
฿9,618 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,157 reviews)
This hotel is all about the location. If you are expecting a modern hotel this isn’t it, you can tell the rooms and in general the hotel is outdated. But the room was spacious, bathroom was tiny though.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
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! (1,017 reviews)
Great location. Pool and bar are fantastic. Never had hot water. Cold showers are not the vibe.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿4,424 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,424
฿5,422 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,438 reviews)
Breakfast was great!

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,534 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿7,534
฿10,212 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,706 reviews)
Great location, awesome restruant and bar, along with great service.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Emeline
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
115 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿9,123 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿9,123
฿11,687 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,044 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay and cannot thank staff enough for the exceptional hospitality. The room and lobby were stunning.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,507 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿7,507
฿9,319 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (863 reviews)
Close to shops. Everybody was very friendly.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Vendue
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston

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.

King Street
College of Charleston showing a house and heritage elements

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
Walking down random alleyways, I found a graveyard with people that are buried from over 200 years ago.

Harleston Village

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

Harleston Village
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.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
Charleston Historic District showing heritage architecture

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
One quick stop one must make

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