Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
NZ$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$76
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
NZ$53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
NZ$115
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$343 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$343
5 Aug - 6 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! (2,361 reviews)
"I liked the location and the staff was very friendly. The room was older and needs a refresher. Overall it was a pleasant stay. Liked that it was near a park and lots of restaurants. Walkability factor was high."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$450 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$450
14 July - 15 July
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! (1,728 reviews)
"Beautiful historic hotel! Staff was great! Walking distance to all Charleston has to offer. Spacious clean rooms."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$461 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$461
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,074 reviews)
"Adorable decor with ample pillows. Nice to have robes and towels. Very crowded pool, but really nice. Food and drink much better than most hotels. Could use better lighting in the bathrooms for makeup and/or more mirrors in the bedroom. No sundries shop. Amazing staff. Coffee shop is cute a convenient ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$224 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$224
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,293 reviews)
"Breakfast was decent. Parking was good."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$805 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$805
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent as always."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$853 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$853
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Simply perfect."
Reviewed on 3 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.
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.
