Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
NZ$187
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$73
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
NZ$51
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
NZ$111
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$378 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$378
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! (2,348 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff. Would stay here again."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$454 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$454
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! (1,714 reviews)
"Dissapointing stay. Room was rundown with dirty counters, bathroom floor, stains on sheets and at night there was literally one staff member on duty at the front desk who could not help correct what we needed. Would not reccommend."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$410 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$410
5 Aug - 6 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! (1,065 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, picture of the pool is very deceiving online it’s not big at all. Pool lounge chairs are always taken by people putting their stuff on them in the morning and not returning until a hour or so later. The conversation sets at the pool are “reserved only” for $300/hr (were empty majority ..."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$257 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$257
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,290 reviews)
"Breakfast was decent. Parking was good."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$892 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$892
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,007 reviews)
"There is no better place to stay in Charleston! Everything is walking distance. The pool is top notch. D. Hymn’s restaurant is a must. The hotel staff are exquisite. There is nothing else to say, but check it out for yourself!"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$900 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$900
29 July - 30 July
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
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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.
