Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$88
per adult
94% 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
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! (2,411 reviews)
"Southern Charm at its finest."
Reviewed on 27 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! (1,099 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, room was nice, pool was great. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 27 July 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$439 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$439
26 Aug - 27 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,755 reviews)
"Always a must stay on our way north or returning south"
Reviewed on 26 July 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$747 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$747
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$217 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$217
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,271 reviews)
"The hotel is VERY DATED. Chipping paint. Looks like my old college dorm with cinderblock hall like walls covered in old stucco. Arrived to room set at 57 degrees -- probably to keep the mold down. Bathroom had black mold around grout. Floor was commercial carpet which would be fine but it was very ..."
Reviewed on 27 July 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$868 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$868
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
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.
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.
