Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston

Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions


Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$524 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$524
per night
6 July - 7 July
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 ...
Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$385 per night from 21 June to 22 June
NZ$385
per night
21 June - 22 June
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! (2,313 reviews)
"Clean room, super friendly and helpful staff, the Swamp Fox restaurant served an amazing Grouper special and the server Viet was as good as is gets for top notch service. The location was great with a short walk to the market and the harbor. Loved our stay here."

Reviewed on 12 June 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$401 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$401
per night
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,022 reviews)
"I love staying at the Ryder Hotel. I travel a lot for work and it’s the perfect place to stay. Close walking distance to anything. They have a cute coffee shop in the hotel as well as a restaurant. The pool is always nice too! Highly recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 11 June 2026

The Ryder Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$859 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$859
per night
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 8 June 2026

The Charleston Place
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$430 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$430
per night
30 June - 1 July
Stay at this boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,025 reviews)
"Great location to explore all of Charleston."

Reviewed on 12 June 2026

The Vendue
Hotel Bennett

Hotel Bennett

5 out of 5
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$842 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$842
per night
1 July - 2 July
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"The room and amenities on property were fantastic; staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast had many choices and I especially enjoyed the noon checkout."

Reviewed on 8 June 2026

Hotel Bennett
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.

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.

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 Colonial Lake.



Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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