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$86
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$93
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
NZ$137
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings
NZ$192
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
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$503 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$503
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$345 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$345
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$338 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$338
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,166 reviews)
"For the price of the room plus all the hidden fees like tax this tax. Definitely not worth it. Our room had a continuous hum of the chiller and I booked a king room with a balcony and courtyard view, they offered to move us to another room and it was not acceptable as they couldn't make an adjustment ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$773 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$773
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Outstanding staff very professional and helpful"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$412 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$412
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
Andrew Pinckney Inn
40 Pinckney St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$324 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$324
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,521 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious and very filling. The wine and cheese reception in the afternoon was very nice. The one downside was the early morning noises from the street, but nothing the hotel could do about that."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 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.
