Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

The Francis Marion Hotel
"Thank you We had a great stay at the Francis Marion Hotel."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Charleston Place
"Amazing stay, as always! We absolutely love the Charleston Place Hotel and make it our anniversary destination every year. The rooms are beautiful, the service is consistently exceptional, and the location simply can't be beat. Once we arrive, we never need to get back in the car until it's time ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Emeline

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
"I’m glad they are upgrading; carpet dirty, no vents in bathroom. Lobby is nice but rooms and pool old."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"The property personnel was great greeted us very well with the parking and front counter. Only problem we had was the cleaning crew never cleaned the bathrooms and the room I was in which was room 333 had a musty, moldy smell when you weren’t in there for a while the restaurant had pretty good food. ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

HarbourView Inn
"Great location, walking distance to anything you desire. The staff has that southern hospitality, so welcoming!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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.

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.




























