Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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Price range: £228
Rating: 9.4

Charleston

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

A grand room with a fireplace, ornate furniture, and a chandelier.

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

A room with a red upholstered sofa, a wooden table with silverware, and a mirror on the wall.

A wooden staircase with a black railing, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace in a room with yellow walls and wooden floors.

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Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions

Charleston City Market

8.8/10 (11,111 reviews)

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

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Things to do

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

£37

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry

£32

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

£40

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

£82

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Picture 7 for Activity Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District

Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

£37

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

£27

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Emeline

181 Church St Charleston SC

£219

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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! (1,769 reviews)

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Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel

387 King St Charleston SC

£167

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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! (2,585 reviews)

"All was very nice. The staff was wonderful; the location was great. There was a lot to do in Charleston. It is a very nice walkable city. The Francis Marian is a lovely historical hotel. It has infinite charm. My only issue was the water pressure in the guest room toilet. Other than that, it was ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Ryder Hotel

237 Meeting Street Charleston SC

£195

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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! (1,222 reviews)

"Room was hot and limited hot water"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

The Charleston Place

205 Meeting Street Charleston SC

£371

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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! (1,000 reviews)

"We love Charleston Place! Our first time and will do it again and again! The lobby, the grand staircase, the staff, service, dining options, et al! Truly amazing all around!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

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

250 Spring Street Charleston SC

£107

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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! (1,241 reviews)

"Room is small and breakfast is not very varied."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Vendue

19 Vendue Range Charleston SC

£228

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,196 reviews)

"overall great stay"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

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