Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic pink building with green shutters, a black wrought iron fence, and lush greenery.
A grand room with a fireplace, ornate furniture, and a chandelier.
A cobblestone pathway flanked by trees and a building with a sign reading "SING".
A room with a red upholstered sofa, a wooden table with silverware, and a mirror on the wall.
A wooden staircase with a black railing, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace in a room with yellow walls and wooden floors.

Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions

An indoor market with tables displaying various items, a large decorative light sculpture, and people browsing.

Charleston City Market

8.8/10 (11,111 reviews)
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
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Activities

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

NZ$87
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry

NZ$75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

NZ$138
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
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Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

NZ$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

NZ$192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$602 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$602
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$477 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$477
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$577 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$577
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
The Ryder Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$1,087 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$1,087
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 ...
The Charleston Place
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$609 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$609
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"Great location. Had to remind to clean our room a few times"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

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

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

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$252 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$252
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,261 reviews)
"Parking sucks otherwise great"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
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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.
A tiered water fountain surrounded by manicured hedges and palm trees.

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.

A cityscape at sunset with a prominent bridge in the background, a historic church, and modern buildings.

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.

Princess St and King St intersecting with classic brick buildings and a street lamp.

King Street

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

A tall brick church with a cross on top, surrounded by palm trees.

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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