Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Charleston
Activities

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

The Francis Marion Hotel
"Location was excellent. Room was adequate. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom was too small but closet was big enough to put a bed in. Staff was outstanding."
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

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The Ryder Hotel
"They’re outside areas, including the pool and the back deck area were absolutely beautifully done and very comfortable and welcoming. The bed was extremely comfortable, and we were happy to see that they actually had housekeeping come to the room every day and replenish supplies and make the bed ..."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

The Charleston Place
"We absolutely loved the hotel and Charleston itself, our second was just as good"
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

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

Moxy Charleston Downtown
"Great experience. hotel was clean. Would definitely come back."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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.




























