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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Loutrel	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
360 King	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
20 South Battery	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 250 reviews	View
Hotel Richemont	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 130 reviews	View
The Nickel Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 143 reviews	View

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.

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Charleston, South Carolina, USA Aerial from Marion Square

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.

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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.

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Harleston Village

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

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Cityscape of the historic downtown French Quarter district in Charleston, South Carolina

King Street

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

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Emeline

8/10 Good

"Location is right in the historic area of Charleston. The market is nearby and great shopping on King Street is within easy walking distance."

The Palmetto Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at the Palmetto!! Right when you walk in the staff greets you and the hotel just smells good! There are always drinks in the lobby- water and sweet tea! The room was exactly as pictured and the staff serviced the room multiple times a day which was very nice! The breakfast was minimal but what you’d expect for a continental breakfast- fruit, grits, pastries, hard boiled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and yogurt parfaits. Would’ve loved to see some bagels and cream cheese or bacon or sausage but we had breakfast at the hotel 3/4 days of our stay so it was good enough to keep coming back! We also had several cocktails at the lobby bar: definitely try their espresso martini it is top notch! Overall we had a lovely stay and would certainly stay there again! Definitely recommend if you are thinking of booking!"

Indigo Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely perfect location to walk, take bicycle taxis or horse drawn buggies! Loads of restaurants and bars in the area. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful and the extra perks like constantly available coffee, Arnold Palmer, and cucumber water, as well as a wine and cheese at 5:00 and a lovely continental breakfast made it extra special and a good value for the area. $28 to park but they allow you to stay until 3:00 pm, after their generous 12:00 check out time! We’ll be back for sure!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Charleston like?

Downtown Charleston is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene and stunning churches. Make sure that you visit Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on our traveller data, Emeline is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Charleston. This hotel is steps from Charleston City Market, and offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include The Ryder Hotel and The Francis Marion Hotel.

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 1285 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. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm 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, Marion Square and John Rivers Communication Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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Hotel Richemont

The Dewberry Charleston

The Ryder Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

20 South Battery

The Vendue

Planters Inn

The Charleston Place

Indigo Inn

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

BIJOU, Boutique Inn

The Jasmine House

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Fire Tower

The Nickel Hotel

Elliott House Inn

Charleston Marriott

John Rutledge House Inn Charleston

Zero George Street

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Charleston Historic District

Cannonborough Elliotborough

West Ashley

Harleston Village

King Street

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Emeline

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