Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Charleston
Things to do

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: See It All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel
"This is a beautiful hotel in a great location right on King street. This hotel is one of the tallest buildings in Charleston, and the view from the 6th-floor room was excellent. That said, we were in town during Halloween, and it was very loud outside until about 3am, so if you like quiet, request ..."
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Emeline
"Great location!! Beautiful accommodations and wonderful staff!!"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"The service in the restorante was poor It was noisy in the room from outside- could not sleep"
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

The Charleston Place
"Hotel stay was fine but when I purchased the hotel stay through Expedia I was told the price included all taxes and fees. When I checked out I was charged an additional $45/day in taxs and fees."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
"It was fine property itself was clean. Not near the water like pictured and the area wasn’t great. Also 10 min drive to historic district."
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Moxy Charleston Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Charleston Historic District
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.

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.

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.

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




























