French Quarter Travel Guide

Charleston
Waterfront Park showing a garden and a sunset as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
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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.

Charleston City Market
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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.

Dock Street Theater
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Pink House Gallery

Rich with history, Pink House Gallery is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the stunning cathedral in the area.

Pink House Gallery
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Old Slave Mart Museum

Rich with history, Old Slave Mart Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Charleston. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Old Slave Mart Museum
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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.

Washington Square

Things to do

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Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour with Tastings

£78
Per adult
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour with Tastings
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Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

£28
Per adult
Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
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Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

£198
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class
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The Best Walking Tour in Charleston!

£24
Per adult
The Best Walking Tour in Charleston!
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Charleston's Haunted Ghost Tour - Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour

£6
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston's Haunted Ghost Tour - Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour
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Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour

£25
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour
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Top hotels in French Quarter

The Vendue
The Vendue
4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is £250 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£250
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
"Loved the unique look to hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

The Vendue
The Palmetto Hotel
The Palmetto Hotel
4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £339 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£339
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (390 reviews)
Anniversary trip
"Great location, very clean, very chic, wonderful service. We really enjoyed the breakfast and the style of the hotel. It was a very pleasurable stay. The lobby bar was great too! I loved the coffee martini."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

The Palmetto Hotel
The Loutrel
The Loutrel
4 out of 5
61 State St, Charleston, SC
The price is £391 per night from 7 May to 8 May
£391
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (584 reviews)
Faultless
"Faultless in all aspects. Delightful area, staff and entertainment in a relatively new hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

The Loutrel
HarbourView Inn
HarbourView Inn
4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is £404 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
£404
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean hotel with friendly, professional service! Enjoyable stay!"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

HarbourView Inn
French Quarter Inn
French Quarter Inn
4 out of 5
166 Church St, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £388 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£388
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent hotel! Lovely, helpful staff. Breakfast, happy hour and warm cookies in the evening were all fabulous! Great location for walking to all areas! Highly, highly recommend!!"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

French Quarter Inn
Market Pavilion Hotel
Market Pavilion Hotel
4.5 out of 5
225 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The price is £397 per night from 2 May to 3 May
£397
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Our toilet constantly ran in the bathroom after flushing. But over all our stay was great"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Market Pavilion Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter

Charleston

Historic Charleston

5/5(35 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal to Charleston City Market – discover Historic Charleston, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Historic Charleston
Nathaniel Russell House which includes interior views

South of Broad

If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Waterfront Park are top sights worth seeing.

South of Broad
Charleston

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.

Harleston Village
South Carolina Aquarium featuring marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Charleston City Market and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough
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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 Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston Music Hall.

Downtown Charleston
South Carolina which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Radcliffeborough

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