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$84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$72
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$90
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
NZ$132
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
NZ$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$61
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$538 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$538
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,771 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location and overall had great vibes. Located right next to the city market, many restaurants, a quick walk to the waterfront, Pineapple fountain, King street and the Battery. The front desk and valet were polite. The room itself looked great and we loved the room and living ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$441 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$441
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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$442 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$442
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,189 reviews)
"Nice spacious room excellent location"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$908 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$908
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
The Palmetto Hotel
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$547 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$547
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Andrew Pinckney Inn
40 Pinckney St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$395 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$395
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,516 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Hostess Barbara, for happy hour, was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to meet."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 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.
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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.
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 The Riviera Theater.
