Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$86
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$93
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$86
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
NZ$90
per adult
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$63
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$347 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$347
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (2,420 reviews)
"Francis Marion was a great hotel to stay at. The location was excellent because you can walk to restaurants and shopping. The valet service was excellent. The restaurant staff exhibited customer service and food was good especially breakfast. The only issue was the bathroom had a leak. Overall good ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$341 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$341
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$736 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$736
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Perfect location, beautiful hotel"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$454 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$454
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$241 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$241
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,249 reviews)
"When we arrived to check in, the extremely steep and severe drop-off from the port-corchére scrapped the bottom of the car. The next morning we were locked out of our room for about an hour because the lock battery failed and the keys were not functioning, The bathroom door doesn't latch so it is ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
HarbourView Inn
2 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$469 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$469
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Great breakfast good location"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 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.
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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
