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
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
NZ$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
NZ$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
NZ$138
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$510 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$510
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,783 reviews)
"Having a room next to the lift made for a consistent noise throughout much of the night."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$468 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$468
17 Nov - 18 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,612 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$453 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$453
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,241 reviews)
"We adored The Ryder! From the amenities, to the staff, everything was excellent."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$864 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$864
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. The breakfast restaurant was rather slow and when an issue arose did not deal with it as well as one would expect from a 5 star place. Their bar place also gets filled up quickly. Stay here but eat elsewhere."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$250 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$250
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,236 reviews)
"The overnight parking was a problem. No enough space."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
The Cooper
176 Concord Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$1,254 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$1,254
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Waterfront Park and Charleston City Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Great location, awesome staff , clean and can’t wait to go back"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall 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.
