Downtown Charleston

Charleston

Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Nathaniel Russell House showing interior views and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston

Port of Charleston

Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Port of Charleston
College of Charleston

College of Charleston

Named by Travel + Leisure as “America's Most Beautiful College Campus” in 2017, this South Carolina institution is engaging for visitors and beloved by students.

College of Charleston
Charleston City Market showing markets as well as a small group of people

Charleston City Market

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

Charleston City Market
Charleston Waterfront Park showing a coastal town, fall colors and landscape views

Waterfront Park

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Waterfront Park
South Carolina Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

South Carolina Aquarium

See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

South Carolina Aquarium
The Citadel

The Citadel

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of The Citadel during your travels in Charleston. Visit the area's churches or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Citadel

Things to do

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

RM205
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

RM212
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

RM171
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

RM73
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

RM214
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

RM171
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is RM753 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
RM753
RM859 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,806 reviews)
"I loved the older feel to the space. The food was excellent. My only complaint is that when we first arrived, our toilet was not flushing properly. We addressed this with the front desk and they immediately sent someone to fix the toilet which then worked perfectly for the rest of our stay. Right ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is RM605 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM605
RM884 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,648 reviews)
"Perfect location right in the heart of downtown Charleston. Plenty of restaurant spots in the area, and the restaurant/bar on-site is great. Staff were friendly and the rooms were clean and modern. Only small complaint is that our mattress was pretty worn, so there wasn't much support for our back. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Emeline
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

3.5 out of 5
560 King Street, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM635 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
RM635
RM734 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"Nice spacious hotel, large walk in shower, convenient breakfast on premises"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"C"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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The Charleston Place
HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Classy Place!
"Classy place. We stayed for just a night and I can't say enough good things about this property. The staff was super friendly, wine/cheese hour and evening cookies, the rooms were clean and fresh. Cant wait to come back to Charleston and stay here again."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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HarbourView Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
The price is RM496 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM496
RM616 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,342 reviews)
"Wasnt happy to have to pay for parking"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston

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Radcliffeborough

If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Radcliffeborough
Charleston which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.

Harleston Village
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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.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
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King Street

If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

King Street
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Charleston Historic District

5/5(35 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston to Charleston City Market – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Charleston Historic District
South Carolina Aquarium showing marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough

Downtown Charleston