Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Activities
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
NZ$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
NZ$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
NZ$92
per adult
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
NZ$64
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$489 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$489
27 July - 28 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! (1,747 reviews)
"The location was PERFECT for us to walk anywhere during our stay. The TV kept rebooting and took us 30 minutes at a time to get it working properly."
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$340 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$340
5 Aug - 6 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! (2,383 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and lovely stay. The location is perfect and in the middle of a lot of places to see."
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$342 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$342
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,085 reviews)
"Only real negative is that the pool area was small and difficult to get a seat."
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$793 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$793
4 Aug - 5 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 ...
The Vendue
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The price is NZ$379 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$379
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,083 reviews)
"The room was fabulous (red room) and the entire hotel ambience made the entire stay-cation worth it. Roof top bar is a must visit."
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
Hotel Bennett
404 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$860 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$860
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The concierge, Kevin, was amazing. Planned our visit down to the minute. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 20 July 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.
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.
