Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Activities
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
NZ$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
NZ$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston Iconic Sunset Sail - Lux Catamaran w/Bar & Bathrooms
NZ$111
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$418 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$418
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,651 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel in a great location right on King street. This hotel is one of the tallest buildings in Charleston, and the view from the 6th-floor room was excellent. That said, we were in town during Halloween, and it was very loud outside until about 3am, so if you like quiet, request ..."
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$443 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$443
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,791 reviews)
"Great location!! Beautiful accommodations and wonderful staff!!"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$415 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$415
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,257 reviews)
"The service in the restorante was poor It was noisy in the room from outside- could not sleep"
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$873 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$873
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel stay was fine but when I purchased the hotel stay through Expedia I was told the price included all taxes and fees. When I checked out I was charged an additional $45/day in taxs and fees."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$227 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$227
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,221 reviews)
"It was fine property itself was clean. Not near the water like pictured and the area wasn’t great. Also 10 min drive to historic district."
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026
Moxy Charleston Downtown
547 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$332 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$332
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (856 reviews)
"Disappointed the hotel was located in a seedy part of town across the street from a homeless shelter with many homeless people sleeping on the street behind the hotel. Inside was good and the staff was friendly and helpful but outside I didn’t feel comfortable"
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Charleston
Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charleston City Market to Shops at Charleston Place – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
