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
Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
NZ$90
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
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$296 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$296
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,448 reviews)
"Overall good experience for the price"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$734 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$734
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,009 reviews)
"The remodeling the third floor we were on the sixth floor and could hear all the noise from eight in the morning till five in the afternoon. Very disruptive would’ve been nice if they told us it was under construction before we got there when we got there."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$419 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$419
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,756 reviews)
"Great experience ! Staff was helpful and super convenient location"
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$233 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$233
23 Aug - 24 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! (1,250 reviews)
"We like the location with free parking. It’s an easy short drive to all of our sights of interest. Love the free hot breakfast with decent options. They were short with room keys, so we only have one key with 4 of us in the room. Not a big deal. We managed. The only complaint is the TV didn’t work. ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$339 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$339
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,150 reviews)
"Extremely noisy. If you don't mind street noise, fire engine sirens, motorcycles, loud music and basically not sleeping throughout the night due to noise then this is the hotel for you. Windows are so thin I had to check to make sure they were closed. Terrible night stay."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
HarbourView Inn
2 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$451 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$451
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"We loved this hotel, it has a serene quality. Perfectly situated just off King Street, close to historic Rainbow Row, on a corner by a dynamic fountain and a pier, close to restaurants, bars, galleries and shops, it was a quiet, calm and cool retreat from the bustle and heat of Charleston. Our room ..."
Reviewed on 15 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.
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 Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site or Citadel Mall.
