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

The Charleston City Market with a sign indicating it was established in 1807.
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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

฿1,669
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

฿1,436
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
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Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

฿1,669
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

฿1,803
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

฿1,235
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

฿1,436
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,039 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿7,039
฿9,739 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,775 reviews)
"This property is unbelievable."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,234 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,234
฿8,247 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,601 reviews)
"Everything was fine. Great Staff all around. Hotel restaurant was great, Valet parking provided. The only thing we found not to our liking was that the bathroom is quite cramped and there was a lot of constant banging noises coming from the walls. We figured it was probably because of the old plumbing ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿6,097 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,097
฿8,660 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews)
"Great location and nice hotel."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Ryder Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿13,157 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿13,157
฿16,925 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 ฿3,834 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,834
฿4,774 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,244 reviews)
"Great location, very close to downtown Charleston. The rooms are comfortable, and the breakfast is excellent, with a great variety of options. Overall, a very nice place to stay!"

Reviewed on 13 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 ฿7,688 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,688
฿9,574 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! (1,203 reviews)
"Should be more accommodating regard Kate check out...wanted to charge 75.00 for an hour look ate check out on a Tuesday,"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Vendue
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Charleston
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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 large, yellow Victorian-style house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Harleston Village

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

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide