French Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit French Quarter
Popular places to visit
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Dock Street Theater
Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Pink House Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Washington Square
Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.
St. Philip's Church
Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.
French Huguenot Church
After visiting French Huguenot Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the churches in the area.
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals
The Vendue
"Art hotel with art tour!! The location was mint!! It was walking distance from everything you could possibly want to do in downtown Charleston. Also, there was a restaurant in the hotel plus a rooftop bar. This is really a perfect place for couples or people celebrating something. This is not a quiet ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
"Our stay was wonderful. Everyone was very nice. The rooms were comfortable and the bed and pillows were terrific."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
HarbourView Inn
"The only downside is there is no dining facility. They do provide free room service for breakfast."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
"Hotel is in an excellent location within walking distance of many of the things people want to do in the French Quarter. Only two complaints about our room on the second level was that the water pressure was terribly low in the shower and there was no nightstand on one side of the bed. very great ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Loutrel
"I went on a girls trip, so we were excited to explore Charleston. The hotel was VERY clean and the staff was exceptional. The 4-5pm rooftop happy hour was beautiful... great live music, snacks and drinks. The lobby happy hour etc was also great. We found the whole experience exceeded our expectations ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Market Pavilion Hotel
"Amazing hotel"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
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.
South of Broad
If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House 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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
