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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Charleston, Charleston

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Fireplace

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1040)
"Excellent hotel, great breakfast, helpful staff, very walkable"
The price is RM793
RM914 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
The Ansonborough
Restaurant

The Ansonborough

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1207)
"The hotel was great, newly renovated and everyone there was helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay there again. "
The price is RM1,063
RM1,211 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Ansonborough
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Front of property – evening/night

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1396)
"The location was close to who I was visiting "
The price is RM453
RM567 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
The Nickel Hotel
Terrace/patio

The Nickel Hotel

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47)
"Great location, beautiful interiors, wonderful staff."
The price is RM1,111
RM1,276 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
The Nickel Hotel
Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District
Exterior

Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"We love this hotel and have stayed here many times. We chose a studio King room this time and loved it! As always, the included breakfast is very good and 1 of the reasons that we continually stay here. "
The price is RM805
RM928 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District
The Vendue
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

The Vendue

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (693)
"Awesome hotel was wonderful location and nice staff"
The price is RM1,180
RM1,394 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Vendue
Moxy Charleston Downtown
Restaurant

Moxy Charleston Downtown

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (603)
"Great stay "
The price is RM729
RM841 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Moxy Charleston Downtown
The Ashley
Terrace/patio

The Ashley

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (100)
"Great Place to stay in Charleston!!"
The Ashley
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
Exterior

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Great stay!"
The price is RM793
RM904 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
The Ryder Hotel
Courtyard

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Great place to stay! Everyone was very nice. Place was clean and food was great"
The price is RM1,060
RM1,432 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Ryder Hotel
Comfort Inn Downtown Charleston
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Inn Downtown Charleston

2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Nice place and close to MUSC"
The price is RM426
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Downtown Charleston
Emeline
Courtyard

Emeline

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1666)
"Loved this place - will stay again. "
The price is RM1,108
RM1,484 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Emeline
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
Terrace/patio

Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great place to stay! "
The price is RM1,176
RM1,392 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
Lobby

The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1898)
"Nice hotel great location. "
The price is RM818
RM932 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Francis Marion Hotel
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
Exterior

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1059)
"Great place to stay "
The price is RM896
RM1,030 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
The Meeting Street Inn
Courtyard

The Meeting Street Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1015)
"Great area to walk and dine"
The Meeting Street Inn
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
Lobby

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Nice hotel"
The price is RM861
RM981 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
Charleston Marriott
Balcony view

Charleston Marriott

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is RM848
RM975 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Charleston Marriott
Planters Inn
Breakfast, dinner served; American cuisine, garden views

Planters Inn

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Great location and great hotel"
The price is RM1,325
RM1,510 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Planters Inn
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
Lobby

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1013)
"Will be our go to for downtown lodging going forward."
The price is RM792
RM911 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Charleston Historic District

Appreciate the authentic antebellum ambiance as you move between historical homes, museums, markets and waterfront parks on foot or by horse-drawn carriage tours.

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.

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 Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site or West Ashley Shoppes Shopping Center.

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.

French Quarter

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston to Dock Street Theater – discover French Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our girls trip at the Ryder Hotel. The staff was friendly. Addy at Little Palm was wonderful! We would definitely stay here again. Great location! "
Amanda 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Ryder Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Charleston like?
Downtown Charleston is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene and stunning churches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Charleston? Consider a visit to Port of Charleston while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only is the highest ranked property in Downtown Charleston. This inn is a short 6-minute walk from Medical University of South Carolina, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include The Pinch Hotel and Zero George Street.
How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Charleston area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Charleston, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 1342 Downtown Charleston hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Charleston.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?
For cultural attractions in Downtown Charleston, head to Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, American Theater and PURE Theatre. Port of Charleston and Charleston Music Hall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Children's Museum of the Lowcountry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Charleston. While you're out sightseeing, Music Farm and Marion Square are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.