French Quarter Travel Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
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Charleston City Market

4/5(21 reviews)

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

Charleston City Market
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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
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Pink House Gallery

Rich with history, Pink House Gallery is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the stunning cathedral in the area.

Pink House Gallery
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Old Slave Mart Museum

Rich with history, Old Slave Mart Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Charleston. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Old Slave Mart Museum
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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

Things to do

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Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour with Tastings

฿3,489
Per adult
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour with Tastings
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Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

฿1,233
Per adult
Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
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Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

฿8,810
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class
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The Best Walking Tour in Charleston!

฿1,055
Per adult
The Best Walking Tour in Charleston!
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Charleston's Haunted Ghost Tour - Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour

฿273
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston's Haunted Ghost Tour - Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour
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Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour

฿1,128
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour
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Top hotels in French Quarter

The Meeting Street Inn
The Meeting Street Inn
3.5 out of 5
173 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿7,697 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿7,697
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice people and property. Beds are super comfortable. Bathroom got very wet every shower because of having only a half door. Water didn’t totally drain and stood in bottom. Needs more hooks on walls for hanging toiletry bags, etc. Very conveniently located."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

The Meeting Street Inn
HarbourView Inn
HarbourView Inn
4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿13,221 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿13,221
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Best hotel!
"Without a doubt, the best hotel experience that I’ve had. I travel a lot and the service in the extras and the friendliness of everyone at this hotel is a reason I would come back and only stay here in the future."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

HarbourView Inn
The Vendue
The Vendue
4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿10,242 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿10,242
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
"Everything was amazing."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

The Vendue
The Loutrel
The Loutrel
4 out of 5
61 State St, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿13,426 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿13,426
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (612 reviews)
"Very nice newer hotel. Beds were so comfortable and the bathroom luxurious. Convenient walk to all the must see sites and nice restaurants."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

The Loutrel
The Palmetto Hotel
The Palmetto Hotel
4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿11,748 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿11,748
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (431 reviews)
"Beautifully done! Every convenience thought about in the room! Exceptionally good service! We look forward to staying there again soon!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

The Palmetto Hotel
French Quarter Inn
French Quarter Inn
4 out of 5
166 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿12,893 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿12,893
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (1,004 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay! The hotel has unique character - charming, beautiful, and very clean. Service was great! Breakfasts were very nice. Wonderful Southern hospitality exceeded our expectations! The location is great, we walked to many nice places and everything was close by."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter

Charleston

Historic Charleston

5/5(35 area reviews)

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

Historic Charleston
Nathaniel Russell House which includes interior views

South of Broad

If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Waterfront Park 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 The Riviera Theater.

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 Cruise Terminal 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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