Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Activities
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$87
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
NZ$192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
NZ$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
NZ$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$515 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$515
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,780 reviews)
"We had a lovely 4 days rooms and bedding of the highest quality. Staff were always attentive and helpful. Love the coffee machines on each floor. Only demerit was that the coffee at breakfast was not to same high European coffee standard in the rooms. If you love coffee take your own to the ..."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$426 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$426
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ...
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$404 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$404
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,232 reviews)
"The common areas were lovely, but the rooms were small and the gym is not at the property"
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$881 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$881
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
The Vendue
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$470 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$470
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,205 reviews)
"We enjoyed our 4 night stay and visit to Charleston. The Vendue staff were very friendly and helpful. We were given Champagne during registration which was a fun touch. Familiar faces were always there to greet us as we came and went. In the evenings, sherry and a sweet treat were available in the ..."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$247 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$247
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,233 reviews)
"This was a great location for us, near the VA Hospital. It was pet-friendly, though we saw no other dogs except ours during our stay. We appreciated other amenities, including comp breakfast, a mini store, pool, laundry, and fitness room (we did not use the latter). On the down side, our bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 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.
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.
