Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$87
per adult
90% 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$353 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$353
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$346 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$346
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! (1,104 reviews)
"I stayed in a weekday and hotel was busy. Beautiful restaurant on the roof with good breakfast and lunch. Poolside is nice and stylish. There is also a cute little coffee shop downstairs"
Reviewed on 29 July 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$462 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$462
12 Aug - 13 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 ...
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$748 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$748
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great experience from check in to check out."
Reviewed on 29 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$218 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$218
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,274 reviews)
"Dirty, Noisy. Staff charged parking fee to all in our party, although we shared a car. Check your folio!"
Reviewed on 29 July 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$861 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$861
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel, very clean, very friendly and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 29 July 2026
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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.
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.
