Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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.
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Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions

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College of Charleston

8.8/10 (2,901 reviews)
Named by Travel + Leisure as “America's Most Beautiful College Campus” in 2017, this South Carolina institution is engaging for visitors and beloved by students.
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Activities

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

NZ$84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry

NZ$72
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

NZ$90
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

NZ$132
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
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Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

NZ$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

NZ$61
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$524 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$524
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$468 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$468
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$456 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$456
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,205 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean and staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn

4 out of 5
40 Pinckney St Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$443 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$443
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Andrew Pinckney Inn
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$953 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$953
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Old school luxury in and updated atmosphere….nice to be back a place where, luxury in travel still exist"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

The Charleston Place
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$635 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$635
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, loved the bar in the lobby"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The Palmetto Hotel
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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.
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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.

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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.

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King Street

If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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