King Street Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit King Street
Popular places to visit
Charleston Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at Charleston Music Hall, a popular theatre in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the churches in the area.
Upper King Design District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Upper King Design District during your visit to Charleston. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and churches in this walkable area.
American Theater
Enjoy a show at American Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Make time to visit the area's churches or simply enjoy its lively bars.
College of Charleston
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.
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Our pick of the best King Street Hotel Deals
The Francis Marion Hotel
The room was spacious and beautiful with excellent views. The location was perfect. The restaurant and staff were outstanding.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Bennett
Clean room, nice staff.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Restoration
Location: Nice. Staff: The staff were very nice and helpful. Happy Hour: nice, 5-6 daily. Free wine. And they turned down the music (loud) when I requested it. Room: the room was spacious, the bed fine. The bathroom was not wonderful. A sliding glass door - which didn’t close completely - separated ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Nickel Hotel
Clean room; HVAC good; great location on King St.; blackout curtains would be helpful to keep the room cool during the day; front desk concierge should show guests all of the amenities upon arrival
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Pinch Hotel
The Pinch is an adorable hotel in a great location. The staff is so nice and the Lowland restaurant was delicious. I highly recommend for your Charleston stay.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Richemont
Beautiful hotel in a great location. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely choose to stay here again!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around King Street
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
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 Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
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.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
