French Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit French Quarter
Popular places to visit
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Dock Street Theater
Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours.
Pink House Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's shops or churches to your travel plans.
Washington Square
Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.
Old Slave Mart Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.
St. Philip's Church
Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.
Activities
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals
The Vendue
Clean room, friendly staff, free champaign
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Palmetto Hotel
The best hotel we have ever stayed at! Location was perfect for exploring Charleston. Staff and service were great. And the hotel bar drinks and lobby breakfast/snacks were a perfect addition. Couldn’t recommend more!
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
HarbourView Inn
Excellent location and nice amenities like daily wine and cheese hour and free continental breakfast. Room was clean, modern, and comfortable
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
French Quarter Inn
Fun
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The Loutrel
Excellent cleanliness, easy breakfast, close to historic district
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Nice location, close to downtown but still quiet. Our room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston to Charleston City Market – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
South of Broad
If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of Charleston and Charleston Music Hall.
Radcliffeborough
While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Charleston and Music Farm.
