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

A historic building with arched doorways and columns, surrounded by lush trees and a paved sidewalk.

College of Charleston

8.8/10 (2,901 reviews)
Named by Travel + Leisure as “America's Most Beautiful College Campus” in 2017, this South Carolina institution is engaging for visitors and beloved by students.
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Things to do

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

฿1,655
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

฿1,787
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry

฿1,423
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

฿1,423
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

฿1,952
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

฿2,614
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is ฿6,967 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,967
฿9,622 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is ฿5,654 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,654
฿6,445 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (2,494 reviews)
"Always love staying here! Beautiful historic hotel on King St and convenient to everything! Staff is super friendly and helpful. Love the room service option for breakfast . Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,802 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,802
฿8,283 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,176 reviews)
"The room was nice. The AC was cold, but I felt like the people at the front desk and the valet crew were not very friendly and got a weird vibe. Probably would not stay here again."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The Ryder Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿14,072 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿14,072
฿16,118 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The price is ฿7,867 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿7,867
฿9,044 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Love this hotel. We live locally but stay over once or twice a year for our birthdays and anniversary. This is our new go to place to stay. Rooms are old Soughern charm decor. Bar is great for a cocktail and breakfast the next morning."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The Palmetto Hotel
Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn

4 out of 5
40 Pinckney St Charleston SC
The price is ฿5,764 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,764
฿6,637 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Andrew Pinckney Inn
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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.

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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