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$86
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$93
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
NZ$137
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
NZ$90
per adult
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$63
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$319 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$319
16 Aug - 17 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! (2,447 reviews)
"Amazing from start to finish. Ricardo, bellhop/valet was outstanding. Took our car, grabbed our luggage and delivered to the room. spoke with him daily and gave recommendations. upon leaving, he grabbed our car while we were in Starbucks and found us in there. Loaded our stuff while we got our coffee. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$734 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$734
19 Aug - 20 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! (1,019 reviews)
"One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Staff is amazing."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$453 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$453
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,748 reviews)
"Will rebook in future nice sweet little boutique hotel"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$227 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$227
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,255 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was kind of cramped and looked like the bathroom wasn’t properly cleaned before us. The pictures online didn’t represent the space accurately"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$363 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$363
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,135 reviews)
"Poor service."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
HarbourView Inn
2 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$468 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$468
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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.
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 Citadel Mall or Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.
