Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$73
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
NZ$69
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
NZ$51
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
NZ$111
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$434 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$434
26 July - 27 July
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! (2,333 reviews)
"High-end experience, affordable and right in the heart of the King Street shops."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$428 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$428
14 July - 15 July
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,702 reviews)
"The hotel looks nice but the front desk staff were not that friendly. We found a used band-aid in our bed, indicating the sheets may not actually have been changed prior to our arrival. The long hallways were a bit dank and the carpets musty. The overall feel of the hotel is nice though and the gym ..."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$470 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$470
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,050 reviews)
"The location is hard to beat and the staff was very helpful. The gear locker is great for a day at the beach - chairs and a cooler are included in the resort fee. However, for the rather large resort fee, the pool is so small for a building that size that it’s crowded all day, making it almost unusable, ..."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$265 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$265
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,307 reviews)
"Hotel is going thru renovations. Rooms need updated. Tv only worked sometimes. Carpet needs cleaned, foot prints when you got into the shower. Toilet kept running rvery 10 minutes, they did fix. Shower water pressure was almost nothing, they did fix."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$902 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$902
28 July - 29 July
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)
"The staff was incredibly nice and so helpful! The room was amazing! Beautiful and comfortable with such elegant features. We will definitely be back and thank you for such a nice weekend stay."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
The Vendue
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$385 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$385
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,054 reviews)
"Vry hip artsy Boutique hotel right in the heart of downtown. All the staff was very helpful and attentive. Pastries and fruit at the door every morning, wine tastings 4-5 and milk n cookies 9-10 pm! Great restaurant and rooftop bar. Its perfect for the hot days because of the nice breeeze"
Reviewed on 30 June 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.
