Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic pink building with green shutters, a black wrought iron fence, and lush greenery.
A grand room with a fireplace, ornate furniture, and a chandelier.
A cobblestone pathway flanked by trees and a building with a sign reading "SING".
A room with a red upholstered sofa, a wooden table with silverware, and a mirror on the wall.
A wooden staircase with a black railing, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace in a room with yellow walls and wooden floors.

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Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$405 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$405
25 Nov - 26 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,632 reviews)
"The room was extremely clean. Water in the fridge was a nice perk, although we did not get water bottles on the 3rd day. Bed and pillows are excellent. We didn’t want to invest a lot of money and time on breakfast, but we discovered a Chick-fil-A less than a block away which was perfect for us. The ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$479 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$479
22 Nov - 23 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! (1,791 reviews)
"Everything was nice. Everything looked clean but our bed sheets had blood on them from the previous occupants. It was on the side by the wall on the edge. Not easily seen. Obviously they were not changed after the last people checked out."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Emeline
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$410 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$410
22 Nov - 23 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 ...
The Ryder Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$887 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$887
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 Charleston Place
 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$250 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$250
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! (1,228 reviews)
"Breakfast was honestly the best I’ve ever had at a hotel. The rooms were clean and modern. Loved the location as well!"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
Moxy Charleston Downtown

Moxy Charleston Downtown

3 out of 5
547 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$326 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$326
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Moxy Charleston Downtown
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.

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.



Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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