Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Charleston Place
"Unbelievably luxurious on every level and the nicest, friendliest, and genuine staff I have ever dealt with. Housekeeping visited twice a day, surprised us with champagne and rose pedals one evening, and we're so professional. Our main Butler, August was amazing. The club level staff from Rita to ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Emeline
"The entire guest experience was too notch. Not that a guest would spend their entire stay on property, it is an option as there is no shortage of things to do!"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

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

The Ryder Hotel
"Clean rooms and friendly Staff."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

HarbourView Inn
"We loved this hotel, it has a serene quality. Perfectly situated just off King Street, close to historic Rainbow Row, on a corner by a dynamic fountain and a pier, close to restaurants, bars, galleries and shops, it was a quiet, calm and cool retreat from the bustle and heat of Charleston. Our room ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
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.

King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall 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 Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site or Citadel Mall.




























