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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Charleston, Charleston

The Ashley
Terrace/patio

The Ashley

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87)
"Awesome place will be back"
The Ashley
Hotel Richemont
Exterior

Hotel Richemont

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Fantastic place to stay while in Charleston "
The price is RM1,089
RM1,242 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Richemont
Moxy Charleston Downtown
Restaurant

Moxy Charleston Downtown

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (578)
"We very much enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back!"
The price is RM627
RM724 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Moxy Charleston Downtown
Emeline
Courtyard

Emeline

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1652)
"Great place, great staff, definitely would stay again"
The price is RM643
RM929 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Emeline
The Ansonborough
Restaurant

The Ansonborough

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1217)
"Stayed 2 nights, very nice overall experience "
The price is RM606
RM691 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
The Ansonborough
The Ryder Hotel
Courtyard

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Such a great hotel. Location is just right. "
The price is RM867
RM1,191 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Ryder Hotel
Indigo Inn
Courtyard

Indigo Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very safe & enjoyable stay "
Indigo Inn
The Meeting Street Inn
Courtyard

The Meeting Street Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"It was an excellent location within walking distance of everything of interest and a large selection of places to eat "
The price is RM1,005
RM1,157 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
The Meeting Street Inn
The Nickel Hotel
Terrace/patio

The Nickel Hotel

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Great place to stay. At the heart of downtown Charleston. Great room."
The price is RM1,069
RM1,227 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Nickel Hotel
The Nicholas
Outdoor pool

The Nicholas

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
"Excellent historic quaint inn "
The price is RM698
RM906 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Nicholas
Andrew Pinckney Inn
Restaurant

Andrew Pinckney Inn

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1364)
"Great hotel!!"
Andrew Pinckney Inn
The Vendue
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

The Vendue

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (645)
"enjoyed our weekend "
The price is RM910
RM1,076 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Vendue
The Loutrel
Rooftop terrace

The Loutrel

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (989)
"Beautiful hotel and great amenities. Would absolutely stay here again!"
The Loutrel
The Jasmine House
Exterior

The Jasmine House

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (347)
"Staff were friendly. Breakfast with good choices. "
The Jasmine House
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, (1344)
"Great hotel excellent price "
The price is RM496
RM616 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Fulton Lane Inn
Boating

Fulton Lane Inn

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Location and and room was great Close to everything Breakfast service in the room was amazing "
Fulton Lane Inn
Charleston Marriott
Balcony view

Charleston Marriott

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"It was a pleasant stay overall "
The price is RM694
RM800 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Charleston Marriott
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 15 per person)

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Very nice hotel, great location and very good staff "
The price is RM663
RM755 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
20 South Battery
Front of property

20 South Battery

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (190)
"Loved this place !! It had everything…great location, beautiful old mansion, clean comfortable rooms and an amazing staff!! This was our first visit to Charleston and we experienced southern hospitality at its best!! We would 100% stay here again!! "
The price is RM1,056
RM1,385 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
20 South Battery
The Francis Marion Hotel
Lobby

The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1799)
"Beautiful property, excellent staff and location was perfect"
The price is RM753
RM859 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
The Francis Marion Hotel
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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 map

Charleston Historic District

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

West Ashley map

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 Citadel Mall.

Cannonborough Elliotborough map

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.

Charleston which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Harleston Village map

Harleston Village

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

French Quarter map

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

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable room except bathroom door was a a sliding door and didn’t open/close properly. The property was great, wonderful pool and deck area"
Todd 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

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 Wentworth Mansion and The Pinch 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 1340 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.