Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$77
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
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
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$398 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$398
29 June - 30 June
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! (1,027 reviews)
"Beautiful place. Close to everything!"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$450 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$450
28 June - 29 June
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! (1,707 reviews)
"Room very small. No drawers or closet."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$390 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$390
28 June - 29 June
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! (2,301 reviews)
"Great location and was walking distance to everything we needed to do and see!"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$915 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$915
5 July - 6 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)
"Everything was fine"
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
The Vendue
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$420 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$420
6 July - 7 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! (1,038 reviews)
"You enter into an art gallery with lots of paintings, sculptures and more to look at and engage with. A very nice fine dining restaurant and a great rooftop bar/cafe. Excellent service and can walk to almost anywhere you'd want to go."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$932 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$932
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Best hotel experience I've ever had"
Reviewed on 18 June 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.
