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$84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$72
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$90
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
NZ$132
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
NZ$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$61
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$525 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$525
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$469 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$469
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (2,552 reviews)
"Charming and authentic southern aristocratic feel. Great staff, superb value, ideal location. Room was spacious and comfortable and quiet. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$457 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$457
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,207 reviews)
"This hotel was comfortable and in a great location. Nice pool and outside bar area. Good little coffee shop right on property. When we arrived we were told our one room we had booked had a leak so they gave us two rooms complimentary. That was a nice touch and it was greatly appreciated! Overall ..."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$965 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$965
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was convenient. If getting room with balcony do not get street side"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$636 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$636
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Great small hotel, great location, staff ,"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$237 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$237
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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)
"Our room was dirty, there was knobs on the furniture missing, the floor was dirty and the water continuously leaked inside the shower. When we called the front desk for an extra towel set she requested we came down and picked them up. Terrible customer service and hotel."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 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.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
