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$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
NZ$92
per adult
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$64
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$354 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$354
4 Aug - 5 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 ...
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$346 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$346
17 Aug - 18 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 ...
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$463 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$463
11 Aug - 12 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 ...
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$750 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$750
11 Aug - 12 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Location is excellent!!!!"
Reviewed on 28 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$218 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$218
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! (1,273 reviews)
"We chose this hotel based on a myriad of solid reviews. 1) we walked into the room and found the bathroom picture frame hanging by one of two screws. We reported this within the hour, but it was never addressed in our 48-hour stay 2) our TV, from check-in to checkout, had only sound, despite 2 reports ..."
Reviewed on 28 July 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$871 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$871
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
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.
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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.
