Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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Price range: £366
Rating: 9.6

Charleston

A historic pink building with green shutters, a black wrought iron fence, and lush greenery.

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A cobblestone pathway flanked by trees and a building with a sign reading "SING".

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College of Charleston

8.8/10 (2,901 reviews)

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.

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Things to do

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

£28

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

£32

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

£38

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

£83

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

£34

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

£42

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel

387 King St Charleston SC

£147

5 Aug - 6 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,364 reviews)

"The location was perfect! The building was beautiful! The staff were incredible! My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much and we will be back!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Emeline

181 Church St Charleston SC

£193

14 Jul - 15 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,728 reviews)

"Beautiful historic hotel! Staff was great! Walking distance to all Charleston has to offer. Spacious clean rooms."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Ryder Hotel

237 Meeting Street Charleston SC

£198

20 Jul - 21 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,074 reviews)

"Adorable decor with ample pillows. Nice to have robes and towels. Very crowded pool, but really nice. Food and drink much better than most hotels. Could use better lighting in the bathrooms for makeup and/or more mirrors in the bedroom. No sundries shop. Amazing staff. Coffee shop is cute a convenient ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

250 Spring Street Charleston SC

Fully refundable

£96

9 Aug - 10 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8/10 Very good! (1,293 reviews)

"Breakfast was decent. Parking was good."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Charleston Place

205 Meeting Street Charleston SC

£346

10 Aug - 11 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)

"Excellent as always."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hotel Bennett

404 King St Charleston SC

£366

10 Aug - 11 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

"Simply perfect."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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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.

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James Island

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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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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.