Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
NZ$92
per adult
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$352 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$352
4 Aug - 5 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! (2,409 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and helpful. Check in process easy and quick. Champagne with cheese/crackers while piano played in background was very mice touch. Water always available—coffee in early morning was a plus. Top notch hotel. Good location."
Reviewed on 30 July 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$345 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$345
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,106 reviews)
"The Ryder Hotel is a whole vibe. It's retro-styled, a very hipster atmosphere but good for the family too. It's walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. Love that it has a coffee shop right on the premises. I would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 30 July 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$493 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$493
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$745 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$745
11 Aug - 12 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 ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$224 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$224
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,274 reviews)
"Dirty, Noisy. Staff charged parking fee to all in our party, although we shared a car. Check your folio!"
Reviewed on 29 July 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$849 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$849
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The best hotel in Charleston! Close to everything! Great pool! So clean!"
Reviewed on 30 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.
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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.
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.
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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
