Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston

A historic pink building with green shutters, a black wrought iron fence, and lush greenery.
A grand room with a fireplace, ornate furniture, and a chandelier.
A cobblestone pathway flanked by trees and a building with a sign reading "SING".
A room with a red upholstered sofa, a wooden table with silverware, and a mirror on the wall.
A wooden staircase with a black railing, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace in a room with yellow walls and wooden floors.

Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions

An indoor market with tables displaying various items, a large decorative light sculpture, and people browsing.

Charleston City Market

8.8/10 (11,111 reviews)
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
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Things to do

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

฿1,640
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry

฿1,410
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
Picture 7 for Activity Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District

Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

฿1,640
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

฿1,771
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

฿1,214
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

฿1,935
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island
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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,732 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,732
฿10,543 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,768 reviews)
"Very pleasant and welcoming hotel. Helpful and courteous staff. The coffee and fruit and water on each floor quite a treat and perk."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,219 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,219
฿8,229 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,707 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿7,707
฿10,538 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
The Ryder Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿14,095 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿14,095
฿17,675 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 property condition ...
The Charleston Place
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿3,725 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,725
฿4,649 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,241 reviews)
"Nice hotel with clean nicely appointed rooms. The location is very convenient to medical center area. On premise parking is basically nonexistent but they do provide parking at a nearby parking garage. Front desk staff needs a remedial course in customer service. Not sure I’ve ever encountered someone ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is ฿8,729 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿8,729
฿10,759 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,191 reviews)
"Rooms were kept nicely. Every morning there were fresh baked goods and fruit hanging on the door and coffee in the lobby. Wine in the afternoon. Great location, Close to all the east bay street restaurants and city market. Interesting art work throughout the hotel. Staff were all pleasant and helpful. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

The Vendue
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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A tiered water fountain surrounded by manicured hedges and palm trees.

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.

A cityscape at sunset with a prominent bridge in the background, a historic church, and modern buildings.

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.

Princess St and King St intersecting with classic brick buildings and a street lamp.

King Street

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

A historic building with ornate green railings and a balcony.
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Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide