Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
NZ$139
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
NZ$92
per adult
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Morris Island Lighthouse Eco-Boat Tour
NZ$92
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$338 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$338
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! (2,369 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$489 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$489
28 July - 29 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! (1,733 reviews)
"Amazing stay with amenities such as fresh fruit, robes, water and access to nearby attractions"
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$793 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$793
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Top notch 5 star property and service!"
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$353 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$353
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,081 reviews)
"Awesome aesthetic and great pool with attached coffee shop and restaurant. You can borrow bikes and beach chairs for your day trip. Single bed rooms are small"
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$215 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$215
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,258 reviews)
"Everything was good with the exception of the shower being old and not working well and the TV channels didn’t align with the card some channels didn’t exist."
Reviewed on 16 July 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$860 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$860
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"If you are looking for a true fine-dining experience where people actually dress up, save your money. This is absolutely not the place to take your date or spouse for an anniversary. We booked a stay at Hotel Bennett and dined at Gabrielle specifically because we wanted a 5-star atmosphere with a ..."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
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.
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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
