Westside Travel Guide

Charleston

Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston

Port of Charleston

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
College of Charleston

College of Charleston

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.

College of Charleston
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
Waterfront Park featuring landscape views, general coastal views and autumn leaves

Waterfront Park

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Waterfront Park
South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

South Carolina Aquarium
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Things to do

Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

฿1,767
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

฿1,621
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

฿1,310
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

฿1,474
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

฿1,310
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
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
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Top hotels in Westside

Charleston Marriott

Charleston Marriott

3.5 out of 5
170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿5,012 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,012
฿5,784 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Very nice facility. Ample parking good restaurants in hotel"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Charleston Marriott
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,816 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,816
฿4,738 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,341 reviews)
"Wasnt happy to have to pay for parking"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston

3 out of 5
West Montague Avenue, 2934, North Charleston, SC
The price is ฿3,492 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,492
฿3,981 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in North Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions North Charleston Coliseum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (465 reviews)
EXCELLENT STAY!!
"Oh my word. Where do I begin? As soon as we walked in, we were greeted. They quickly got my room keys and told us about the freebies. The lobby was beautiful! The staff was nicely dressed and so sweet and helpful. We got to our rooms, and they were perfect. Everything was VERY clean! The bed was ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿5,791 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,791
฿6,602 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,796 reviews)
"The hotel was amazing. It was very historic and classic but very clean. The main issue we had was the parking situation. There were only two options: valet ($40) a day or park in the public garage next door which ended up being quite expensive in the end. Other than that the location and hotel were ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

4 out of 5
20 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC
Stay at this beach resort in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,863 reviews)
"This is the best family friendly place in Charleston."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG

3.5 out of 5
250 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC
The price is ฿3,945 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,945
฿5,008 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Very nice stay"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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Hampton Park Terrace

While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Port of Charleston and Upper King Design District.

Hampton Park Terrace
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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.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
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King Street

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

King Street
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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North-Central

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.

North-Central
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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

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