Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
NZ$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$76
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
NZ$53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
NZ$115
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$342 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$342
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (2,364 reviews)
"The location was perfect! The building was beautiful! The staff were incredible! My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much and we will be back!"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$450 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$450
14 July - 15 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! (1,729 reviews)
"Great Location. Great hotel"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$461 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$461
20 July - 21 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! (1,075 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and the staff were decent. The lobby staff were good but everyone else lacked. Paid $58 for parking and they wouldn’t even grab our bags or do anything but park your car. Plus $38 for the resort fee which they gave you a sheet of paper to explain 4 or 5 things you get with high speed ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$804 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$804
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Excellent as always."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$224 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$224
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,293 reviews)
"Breakfast was decent. Parking was good."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
The Vendue
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$368 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$368
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,067 reviews)
"Property was nice. Close to the waterfront parks. Tons of restaurants within walking distance. Coffee was available each morning. Fruit Water was out most days but ran out early and never seemed to be refilled. A small breakfast was hung on room doors each morning for an added nice touch Would stay ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
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.
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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
