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.

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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$372 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$372
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 Francis Marion Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$479 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$479
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,784 reviews)
"Did not like the bath tub shower with shower curtain(very unclean). I Did not understand why we had so much room in the bathroom and no real shower. Also we did not appreciate having to pay an amenity fee with no real amenities."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Emeline
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$362 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$362
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,242 reviews)
"Super cute and unique boutique hotel. Loved the vibe and the pool area was great! The hotel room floor layout is a bit of a maze (U shaped setup with different stairs and elevators leading to different spots). The room was missing a soap dispenser by the bathroom faucet when I checked in and only ..."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

The Ryder Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$861 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$861
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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$243 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$243
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,226 reviews)
"Hi Although not the fault of hotel itself no TV for our entire stay"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
Moxy Charleston Downtown

Moxy Charleston Downtown

3 out of 5
547 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$326 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$326
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Moxy Charleston Downtown
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.

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.



Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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