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$87
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
NZ$75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
NZ$138
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
NZ$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
NZ$192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
Emeline
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$599 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$599
13 Oct - 14 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! (1,779 reviews)
"Overall, the atmosphere was charming, and the room was well updated. Unfortunately, the coffee station machine was broken for nearly 24 hours and also there was only mint tea provided when asked staff to provide an alternative such as a breakfast or morning tea that request was not fulfilled. If ..."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$469 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$469
12 Oct - 13 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,566 reviews)
"Staff was excellent and the historic hotel is holding up pretty well. There are scuffs in the hotel elevator and some minor signs of age in the hallways and room but the price is fair considering all that. Our room was very clean and quiet. Our bed was very comfortable and the shower was ..."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$574 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$574
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,216 reviews)
"We loved the hotel."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$1,019 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$1,019
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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$606 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$606
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
250 Spring Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$251 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$251
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,261 reviews)
"Parking sucks otherwise great"
Reviewed on 29 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.
