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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Loutrel	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 1,015 reviews	View
Wentworth Mansion	5.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 160 reviews	View
360 King	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
The Nickel Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
Hotel Richemont	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 140 reviews	View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Charleston Historic District

Appreciate the authentic antebellum ambiance as you move between historical homes, museums, markets and waterfront parks on foot or by horse-drawn carriage tours.

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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.

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Charleston, South Carolina, USA Aerial from Marion Square

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.

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Cityscape of the historic downtown French Quarter district in Charleston, South Carolina

King Street

If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and great hotel! The only thing we missed was a refrigerator in the room but we dealt with it. Wouldn’t give up such a great location for a refrigerator!! Would stay here again!!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

4/10 Poor

"I would not recommend this hotel. We chose it due to its location (close to Charleston), pool and breakfast. However it was difficult to appreciate due to disappointments we encountered. We arrived at the appropriate check-in time to find that 2 of our 3 rooms were not ready. The receptionist could not tell us when they would be ready- we had a dinner reservation so 8 of us had to get ready in one room. The bathrooms were very worn down. (There are signs suggesting renovation is occurring-we saw no evidence.)Due to the lack of bathroom hooks we had to hang towels/washcloths on tub. The next day several of them had dark mold from the tub. There were never any towels at pool. (We noticed several cockroaches at the pool and my in-laws found one in their room.)The receptionist put our payments on the wrong credit card-which complicated check-out. I feel sorry for staff members as this hotel seems completely understaffed-which I'm sure is at the root of many of these problems. The price of this hotel is not equivalent to the experience provided."

Andrew Pinckney Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I stayed here for a quick overnight. Location was perfect and loved the happy hour and free breakfast. Rooms were great mix of historical and modern. Very comfy bed. Bathroom could have been a bit cleaner (hairs in bathtub and on walls), but was suitable for one night. Would recommend."

The Restoration

8/10 Good

"The staff at the Restoration were extremely helpful and friendly. They made our stay enjoyable. The breakfast basket each morning was very nice and a great way to start the day. When we got back home, I hope to open our front door and it’s see a basket! Lol. A great service provided was the Jeep, which shuttled us around to the farthest places we went without actually having to get an Uber and allowed us to walk only half as much as we would have had to. The drivers were outstanding and very friendly. The service staff who cleaned our rooms were very friendly and did a great job. The rooftop bar called the watch was a great place to view the city and get a good meal.The only negative we experienced was some maintenance and upkeep in our room. Lighting in the bathroom was dim because half the lights did not function. Also the towel racks were dangling from the walls. The showerhead probably could use replacement because the mineral buildup prevented a complete flow. Overall, we enjoyed our experience very much and would recommend this very large room that we had which was about 800 ft.², to anyone looking for a weeklong stay like we had."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Charleston like?

Downtown Charleston is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene and stunning churches. Make sure that you visit Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on our traveller data, Emeline is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Charleston. This hotel is steps from Charleston City Market, and offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include The Francis Marion Hotel and The Ryder Hotel.

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Charleston area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Charleston, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 1287 Downtown Charleston hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Charleston.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?

For cultural attractions in Downtown Charleston, head to Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, American Theater and PURE Theatre. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Forte Jazz Lounge are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Charleston. While you're out sightseeing, Children's Museum of the Lowcountry and Marion Square are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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The Ryder Hotel

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Hotel Richemont

The Nickel Hotel

Fire Tower

John Rutledge House Inn Charleston

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

The Cooper

Elliott House Inn

The Vendue

The Jasmine House

The Iris Charleston

Planters Inn

Indigo Inn

The Dewberry Charleston

Kings Courtyard Inn

Hotel Bennett

Zero George Street

360 King

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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Charleston Historic District

West Ashley

Cannonborough Elliotborough

King Street

Harleston Village

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

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