Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Activities
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$95
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
NZ$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
NZ$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
NZ$139
per adult
84% 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$345 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$345
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (2,639 reviews)
"Location is awesome. Rooms are dated."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$442 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$442
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (1,785 reviews)
"Great time. Thank you! Staff very helpful and nice hotel."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$366 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$366
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (1,246 reviews)
"Great food, great pool, and great atmosphere!!"
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$871 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$871
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We absolutely loved the hotel and Charleston itself, our second was just as good"
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$222 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$222
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Moxy Charleston Downtown
547 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$330 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$330
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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.
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.
