Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
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Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston

Port of Charleston

4/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Port of Charleston
College of Charleston

College of Charleston

3.5/5(3 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.

College of Charleston
Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

Charleston City Market
Waterfront Park featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a coastal town

Waterfront Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Waterfront Park
South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

4/5(2 reviews)

See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

South Carolina Aquarium
The Citadel

The Citadel

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of The Citadel during your travels in Charleston. Visit the area's churches or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Citadel

Activities

Schooner Pride

Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

NZ$93
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

NZ$68
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

NZ$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

NZ$84
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Picture 2 for Activity Charleston: Historic Horse and Carriage Tour of Downtown

Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

NZ$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
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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$616 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$616
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,667 reviews)
"The accommodations are excellent, very clean with nice amenities. The staff is friendly and very helpful with questions and recommendations. The location is excellent, close to good restaurants, shops, and the market."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Emeline
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$235 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$235
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,395 reviews)
"Didn’t shop."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$592 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$592
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"A fantastic location with shops and restaurants, extremely walkable. This historic building is a legacy. I wish there were a gym in the building and perhaps a business office with good wifi, for those who want to work out and do business."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Planters Inn
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$465 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$465
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,901 reviews)
"A beautiful property in the heart of everything! Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$2,409 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$2,409
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was ready upon early arrival. Earl appointed room. Great location"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

The Charleston Place
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$561 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$561
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (693 reviews)
"We were traveling with famly members that stayed across the street. I'm not sure why we were seperated. They have a few "extra" ammenities but possibly they paid more. We were a bit confused but it turned out to be fine."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

The Vendue
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston

South Carolina which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Charleston and Music Farm.

Radcliffeborough
Charleston

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.

Harleston Village
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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.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
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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.

King Street
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Charleston Historic District

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston to Charleston City Market – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Charleston Historic District
South Carolina Aquarium showing marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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