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.

Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions

Activities


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$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 Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
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

The Ryder Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
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

Emeline
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
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 ...
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$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

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

Hotel Bennett

5 out of 5
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 ...
Hotel Bennett
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.

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.



Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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