Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Charleston

Popular places to visit

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Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(4 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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College of Charleston

3.5/5(3 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.

College of Charleston
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Charleston City Market

4.5/5(11 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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Waterfront Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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
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South Carolina Aquarium

4/5(2 reviews)

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

South Carolina Aquarium
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The Citadel

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of The Citadel during your travels in Charleston. Visit the area's churches or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Citadel

Activities

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Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more

NZ$349
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more
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Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District

NZ$81
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District
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Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$205 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$205
per night
29 May - 30 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (781 reviews)
"Hotel and staff excellent, easy to uber to central(1.8 miles), parking a little tight, and buildings across street are being renovated, revitalized"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
Emeline
Emeline
4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$503 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$503
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,279 reviews)
Great place to stay!
"Long weekend get-away to Charleston. Emeline Hotel is in a great location right next to the City Market. Check-in was quick and easy. They were also able to let us in our room early. Room was clean and the bathroom had a nice big walk in shower."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Emeline
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place
5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$901 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$901
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff with good restaurants, shopping and location."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

The Charleston Place
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$465 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$465
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,468 reviews)
"The staff is outstanding, all around. Staff in the hotel, bar, restaurant, valet, all wonderful!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Vendue
The Vendue
4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$560 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$560
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
Great room
"Price of room fluctuated from one price to another. Never knew what it was going to end up being."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

The Vendue
Hotel Bennett
Hotel Bennett
5 out of 5
404 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$932 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$932
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (645 reviews)
"Nicest hotel in Charleston."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Hotel Bennett
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.

Harleston Village
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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
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Historic Charleston

4.5/5(9 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
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

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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