Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$73
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
NZ$69
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
NZ$51
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
NZ$111
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$432 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$432
5 July - 6 July
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! (2,339 reviews)
"Great location, rooms were clean and the staff was so friendly"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$426 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$426
15 July - 16 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! (1,704 reviews)
"Great location"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$468 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$468
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,053 reviews)
"I stayed in 2 different rooms while at the Ryder and had an interesting experience with each. The first room was the “budget” room and I don’t think I could have expected the level of budget this room really was. There was such little room that I could barely walk around the room without running ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$258 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$258
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,309 reviews)
"When I checked in, they didn't tell me there would be a charge for parking or location fee. I had a running toilet for 2 days. I went to the front desk twice, and it's still running. No hand towels available. First morning breakfast orange juice ran out.There was no milk."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$898 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$898
6 July - 7 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The Charleston Place is an iconic hotel in the French Quarter of Charleston. The decor was elegant, the rooms were magnificent, the bed was very comfortable, the pool was refreshing and the food at the Thoroughbred Club was delicious."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
The Vendue
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$383 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$383
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,055 reviews)
"The hotel as art gallery was a wonderful and unique experience"
Reviewed on 1 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.
