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The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel was clean & staff friendly. Great coffee shop and location was perfect to walk everywhere. "
United States
Janet
The Ryder Hotel

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,081 reviews)
"Large rooms, comfortable bedding, pillows and excellent location. "
United States
Mark
The price is ฿5,166
฿5,961 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everyone from valet to front desk and staff were very pleasant and helpful. "
United States
Evans
The price is ฿4,252
฿4,948 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,116 reviews)
"great location, Beautiful older hotel, staff very friendly and helpful"
United States
elizabeth
The price is ฿6,809
฿7,763 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
The Francis Marion Hotel

Indigo Inn

Indigo Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,028 reviews)
"Amazing staff and location."
United States
Shara
Indigo Inn

The Meeting Street Inn

The Meeting Street Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,028 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anushka
The price is ฿10,756
฿12,345 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
The Meeting Street Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,464 reviews)
"The ladies at the front desk were absolutely fantastic!! "
United States
ylona
The price is ฿3,735
฿4,638 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (889 reviews)
"Great room, very friendly staff."
United States
Ryan
The price is ฿7,882
฿9,058 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Palmetto Hotel

Moxy Charleston Downtown

Moxy Charleston Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (673 reviews)
"The room was spotless and the staff was very nice."
United States
Victoria
The price is ฿4,115
฿4,764 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Moxy Charleston Downtown

The Iris Charleston

The Iris Charleston
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (136 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable, and had so many amenities! We absolutely loved our stay. "
United States
Kayla
The price is ฿4,932
฿7,788 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Iris Charleston

Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,460 reviews)
"Staff was great, clean and beautiful inn, great location, great breakfast!"
United States
Susan
Andrew Pinckney Inn

The Vendue

The Vendue
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (835 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and rooms. "
United States
Sharon
The price is ฿6,943
฿8,679 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
The Vendue

HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent service staff and accommodations breakfast was very nice "
United States
Palma
HarbourView Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was great! Love the ambience of the lobby! Staff was very courteous and friendly."
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿5,166
฿5,889 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (911 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful hotel"
United States
PHILIP
The price is ฿6,994
฿7,973 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)
"Fabulous stay in a great location."
United States
MICHAEL
The price is ฿7,252
฿9,566 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Planters Inn

Planters Inn
4.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful, nice outdoor garden, convenient location, nice cafe "
United States
Lynne
The price is ฿7,255
฿8,271 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Planters Inn

Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel

Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very charming and spacious. Awesome location. "
United States
Lauren
The price is ฿5,290
฿6,410 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel

The Ansonborough

The Ansonborough
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,220 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Huge beautiful rooms and a great complementary breakfast. "
United States
Adrianne
The price is ฿7,379
฿8,475 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Ansonborough

French Quarter Inn

French Quarter Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay and loved all the special touches!"
United States
Jesse
French Quarter 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
Learn more about Downtown Charleston

Charleston Historic District

Appreciate the authentic antebellum ambiance as you move between historical homes, museums, markets and waterfront parks on foot or by horse-drawn carriage tours.

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.

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.

West Ashley

West Ashley is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Citadel Mall or Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.

King Street

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Charleston like?
Downtown Charleston is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene and stunning churches. Make sure that you visit Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only is the highest ranked property in Downtown Charleston. This inn is a short 7-minute walk from Medical University of South Carolina, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include The Pinch Hotel and Zero George Street.
How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Charleston area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Charleston, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 1283 Downtown Charleston hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Charleston.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?
For cultural attractions in Downtown Charleston, head to Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, American Theater and PURE Theatre. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Children's Museum of the Lowcountry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Charleston. While you're out sightseeing, Marion Square and John Rivers Communication Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.