Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Activities
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$87
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
NZ$192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
NZ$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
NZ$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$516 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$516
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,775 reviews)
"This property is unbelievable."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$512 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$512
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (2,601 reviews)
"Everything was fine. Great Staff all around. Hotel restaurant was great, Valet parking provided. The only thing we found not to our liking was that the bathroom is quite cramped and there was a lot of constant banging noises coming from the walls. We figured it was probably because of the old plumbing ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$461 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$461
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,230 reviews)
"Love the 'vibe" this place gives off, the retro surfer hotel. The host in the restaurant gave us great pointers on a rooftop bar to view sunset ,upon our return we had a few drinks in the hotel bar. Great service , we took our drinks back to the areas with the outside bar and fountain. The couch ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$1,004 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$1,004
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$254 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$254
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,244 reviews)
"Great location, very close to downtown Charleston. The rooms are comfortable, and the breakfast is excellent, with a great variety of options. Overall, a very nice place to stay!"
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
The Vendue
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$507 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$507
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,203 reviews)
"Should be more accommodating regard Kate check out...wanted to charge 75.00 for an hour look ate check out on a Tuesday,"
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
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.
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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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
