Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$72
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$90
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
NZ$132
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
NZ$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$61
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$525 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$525
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,771 reviews)
"The hotels location is what your pains were, the restaurant downstairs is great for every meal. Room service is a complete waste of time order Uber eats instead."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$469 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$469
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,548 reviews)
"The bathrooms could use updating"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
The Ryder Hotel
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! (1,206 reviews)
"IT WAS OK, A BIT OVERPRICED. $9 CROSSIANT. WAS GIVEN THE WRONG ROOM -" LUXERY" WITH A VIEW OF THE BUILDING NEXT DOOR."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Andrew Pinckney Inn
40 Pinckney St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$442 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$442
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,529 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful. The staff is helpful, wine and cheese is perfect for starting your evening and the breakfast was delicious"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$965 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$965
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was convenient. If getting room with balcony do not get street side"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
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
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.
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.
