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$519 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$519
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 ...
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St Charleston SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$412 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$412
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,540 reviews)
"Overall nice hotel and centrally located. Small deferred maintenance issues"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$452 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$452
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! (1,203 reviews)
"We loved this place so much! Will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$916 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$916
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was fabulous! I was there to celebrate my 75th birthday. My only suggestion I may have that requested two double beds"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Andrew Pinckney Inn
40 Pinckney St Charleston SC
The price is NZ$474 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$474
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,524 reviews)
"Convenient location close to historical district. Hotel"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The price is NZ$629 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$629
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, loved the bar in the lobby"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
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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.
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.
