Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Charleston





Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Things to do

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel
"Great location"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Emeline
"Beautiful historic hotel! Staff was great! Walking distance to all Charleston has to offer. Spacious clean rooms."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"Adorable decor with ample pillows. Nice to have robes and towels. Very crowded pool, but really nice. Food and drink much better than most hotels. Could use better lighting in the bathrooms for makeup and/or more mirrors in the bedroom. No sundries shop. Amazing staff. Coffee shop is cute a convenient ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
"Breakfast was decent. Parking was good."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Charleston Place
"Exceptional quality and attention to detail throughout the property and our lodging and dining experience. The room we stayed in was lovely, everything clean and updated. Even the light colored furniture and carpets were spotless. Kudos! We shall return."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hotel Bennett
"Simply perfect."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
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.

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.

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.

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




























