Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
NZ$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$76
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
NZ$53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
NZ$115
per adult
96% 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$347 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$347
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,353 reviews)
"Very small room and small bed, definitely not for 2 people. There is no parking included which is what I was looking for when filtering on expedia. Parking is either valet 50$ or overnight stay to a parking next door not affiliated which is also around 50$. The airconditioning and the fridge were ..."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$456 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$456
14 July - 15 July
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! (1,720 reviews)
"clean room friendly staff"
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$466 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$466
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,070 reviews)
"The online pictures make the hotel and its common spaces look better than it is in person. The upholstery on the dining benches is dirty, I had to move my seat. Also, it’s hard to find staff, or get anyone on the phone at the front desk and for room service. I saw many employees on their phones. ..."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$250 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$250
3 Aug - 4 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,292 reviews)
"Breakfast was decent. Parking was good."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$897 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$897
29 July - 30 July
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay and would gladly return. The property made a great first impression with its beautiful entrance, friendly staff, and smooth check-in. Despite visiting during the busy Fourth of July weekend, bell service was prompt, and the staff was welcoming and informative. ..."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$905 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$905
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Simply perfect."
Reviewed on 3 July 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.
