Title: French Quarter Travel Guide: Best of French Quarter, Charleston Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in French Quarter](https://expedia.co.uk/French-Quarter-Charleston-Hotels.0-n3000663061-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Charleston.d179997.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Charleston.d179997.Travel-Guide-Activities)[French Quarter Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-French-Quarter.d3000663061.Car-Hire-Guide)[French Quarter Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/French-Quarter.d3000663061.Holidays-City-Breaks) # French Quarter Travel Guide ## Charleston ![Waterfront Park showing a park, modern architecture and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507343/0180eb78-aba7-44e4-b552-198c1d4d2f88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterfront Park showing a park, modern architecture and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507343/0180eb78-aba7-44e4-b552-198c1d4d2f88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterfront Park showing a garden and a sunset as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507343/991050a8-eef2-45fd-8258-ae938e485d6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterfront Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082871/8db85fa4-10a8-4abc-be97-53509022d6c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charleston Historic District which includes performance art, night scenes and music](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127435/d0e53662-dab0-4cbc-a5e9-1987c37171c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit French Quarter Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Charleston travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston.dx179997) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Charleston City Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127435/7f93f024-ceb9-4116-92b7-01162d66e4d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charleston City Market 4/5(21 reviews) Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-City-Market-Charleston-Historic-District.d6127435.Attraction) ![The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble. The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration. This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179997/14f8620c-8704-4ca7-afac-d8a0645b94d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dock Street Theater Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dock-Street-Theater-Charleston.d6334697.Attraction) ![Pink House Gallery featuring a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6334962/1863c735-9efb-4bd7-90d6-70c608ba4134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pink House Gallery You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pink-House-Gallery-Charleston.d6334962.Attraction) ![Washington Square featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6335224/45c854c6-8c96-4d01-941d-d0e888c4d9a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Washington Square Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Square-Charleston-Historic-District.d6335224.Attraction) ![St. Philip\'s Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082647/1bdb0ef5-1bb2-4dae-81e3-6d8b14949dfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Philip's Church Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Philips-Church-Charleston.d6082647.Attraction) ![Walking tour around Charleston ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179997/964a1af7-0d62-47e9-a26c-fb1d8e2fad20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Slave Mart Museum You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Slave-Mart-Museum-Charleston-Historic-District.d6334949.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1226482/90a8656b-4b30-40cc-b680-b5a4eff41d89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket £27 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boone-hall-plantation-all-access-admission-ticket.a1226482.activity-details) ![Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48968509/86004ead-f5cc-4e48-941a-4be0cb1b99c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry £31 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fort-sumter-admission-and-self-guided-tour-with-roundtrip-ferry.a48968509.activity-details) ![Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50019842/6cc7258b-f203-4601-a7e3-f235fb683eff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston £30 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/old-town-trolley-tour-of-charleston.a50019842.activity-details) ![St. Michael's Church](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4707195/399dd51b-f07b-4ae9-9b42-2c57b038da7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing £27 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sightseeing-bus-tour-of-charleston-with-adventure-sightseeing.a4707195.activity-details) ![USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46733294/4ba01c53-76dc-4ebb-84a7-a9496c136b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access £33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uss-yorktown-ghost-tour-with-exclusive-night-time-access.a46733294.activity-details) ![Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1350327/d83dfbdf-3d73-4576-b527-487560e4614b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse £41 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charleston-eco-boat-cruise-with-stop-at-morris-island-lighthouse.a1350327.activity-details) [See all activities in Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Charleston.d179997.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in French Quarter ![The Vendue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/172500/172457/59c66cc9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Vendue 19 Vendue Range Charleston SC £204 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (839 reviews) Great staff, great location in Charleston Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=172457&PinnedHotelID=172457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663061) ![HarbourView Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/110000/106200/106135/1cee711c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HarbourView Inn 2 Vendue Range Charleston SC Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) The room was spotless. The staff very pleasant. The Harbour View Inn is very quaint and in a great location. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=106135&PinnedHotelID=106135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663061) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=106135&PinnedHotelID=106135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663061) ![The Palmetto Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70930000/70922000/70921948/0ae30361_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Palmetto Hotel 194 East Bay Street Charleston SC £252 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (891 reviews) The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. 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Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=9259717&PinnedHotelID=9259717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663061) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=9259717&PinnedHotelID=9259717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663061) ![Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892800/892712/81c6f263_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel 177 Church St Charleston SC Fully refundable £171 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this historic hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Charleston-Historic-District.dx6057948) ![This bridge spans part of a swamp that bordered the plantation we were visiting. #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179997/95c65bef-a015-446e-a6a6-6485711419ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South of Broad If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-South-Of-Broad.dx553248635976472281) ![Walking down random alleyways, I found a graveyard with people that are buried from over 200 years ago.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179997/0dafbd46-8871-4531-a643-19548dff9908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Harleston Village While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Harleston-Village.dx553248635976473973) ![Cityscape of the historic downtown French Quarter district in Charleston, South Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869721909575548928/93aadea9-daa2-4fa3-84a8-9a0c19ba4b31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### King Street If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-King-Street.dx869721909575548928) ![One quick stop one must make](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179997/a269c7e8-6b36-4d35-9578-3b673e041522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ansonborough If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Ansonborough.dx553248635976470456) ![Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082621/991f9931-526e-4314-a28c-66eb9f933e6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Charleston 4/5(6 area reviews) Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm. 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