French Quarter Travel Guide

Charleston

French Quarter
Waterfront Park showing a garden and a sunset as well as a small group of people
French Quarter
French Quarter
French Quarter

Popular places to visit

Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

Charleston City Market
Dock Street Theater

Dock Street Theater

Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Dock Street Theater
Pink House Gallery

Pink House Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

Pink House Gallery
Washington Square

Washington Square

Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.

Washington Square
Old Slave Mart Museum

Old Slave Mart Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.

Old Slave Mart Museum
St. Philip's Church

St. Philip's Church

Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.

St. Philip's Church

Things to do

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

฿950
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Cocktail Tour

Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

฿1,146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

฿246
per adult
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Real Hauntings of Charleston!

Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)

฿1,146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour

Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour

฿3,656
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour
Charleston: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour

Charleston: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour

฿3,748
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour
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Top hotels in French Quarter

HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"the biggest complaint we had was constantly having to have our room keys re-programed at the front desk. It was not only us either we spoke with other guest who were having the same problem. we chose this hotel for the location."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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HarbourView Inn
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿6,953 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿6,953
฿8,229 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (639 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

The Vendue
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿7,246 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿7,246
฿8,335 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (769 reviews)
"My husband and I had a great stay at this cute hotel! We were close to all the activities in downtown Charleston and lots of food to choose from! I would definitely recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

The Palmetto Hotel
French Quarter Inn

French Quarter Inn

4 out of 5
166 Church St, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"In Charleston our go to They always make us feel special A step above Great boutique hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

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French Quarter Inn
Market Pavilion Hotel

Market Pavilion Hotel

4.5 out of 5
225 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The day of check in (scheduled as 4pm) a member of the front desk staff called me at 1:30pm and asked if I was still coming to stay at the hotel. It was very odd. I have never had a hotel call before check in time and ask if I was still planning to come. It was very off-putting. Also, there was a ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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Market Pavilion Hotel
The Loutrel

The Loutrel

4 out of 5
61 State St, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (985 reviews)
"Usually stay at the well know brand hotels when traveling, but took a chance on this one based on Orbitz reviews and photos. So glad we did! Awesome hotel, with the friendliest hosts, valet/doormen, and staff. They went out of their way to help us to feel that southern hospitality! Lobby had elegant ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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The Loutrel
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Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter

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Charleston Historic District

5/5(35 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal to Charleston City Market – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Charleston Historic District
Nathaniel Russell House which includes interior views

South of Broad

If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.

South of Broad
Charleston

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.

Harleston Village
South Carolina Aquarium featuring marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough
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Downtown Charleston

4/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of Charleston and Charleston Music Hall.

Downtown Charleston
South Carolina which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Radcliffeborough

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