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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.

Downtown Charleston

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.

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.

Charleston, South Carolina, USA Aerial from Marion Square

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.

Cityscape of the historic downtown French Quarter district in Charleston, South Carolina

King Street

If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is £224 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£224
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (1,695 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great restraunt and coffee shop. Close to everything."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is £159 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£159
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (2,318 reviews)
"Hotel was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and in a great location. Any type of cuisine you could want is within a 10 minute walk along with lots of restaurants serving up local fare. Staff was super helpful and for a hotel that is over 100 years old, it was very well kept and clean. Only complaint is that beds ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is £171 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£171
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,027 reviews)
"The room walls were thin- can hear everything in the hallway and adjacent rooms. Pool was always full; difficult at any time of day to get a spot and front desk was not very knowledgeable. Restaurant had decent food, rooms were very clean, coffee shop was great, and so was the location- close to ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

The Ryder Hotel
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Charming Lowcountry Cottage Near Beach & City

Charming Lowcountry Cottage Near Beach & City

Charleston SC
Stay at this holiday home in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rainbow Row and Waterfront Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"This was the absolute best VRBO we have stayed in the 10 years we’ve been using VRBO. It was spotless and had every amenity one could ever need. So user friendly and the hosts were always available. If I could give it a 10 star review, I absolutely would."

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Charming Lowcountry Cottage Near Beach & City
Wonderful 3BDR Guest Suite Sits Between Downtown and the Beach

Wonderful 3BDR Guest Suite Sits Between Downtown and the Beach

Charleston SC
Stay at this holiday home in Charleston. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions Folly Island Beaches and Rainbow Row are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"clean and tidy place"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Wonderful 3BDR Guest Suite Sits Between Downtown and the Beach
stayAPT Suites North Charleston

stayAPT Suites North Charleston

4 out of 5
9331 Blue House Rd North Charleston SC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in North Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (300 reviews)
"Would have been great nice and roomy, but… bedroom tv and telephone didn’t work.. they said it would be a few days to fix! Bathroom nasty. Tub had hair everywhere, exhaust fan almost completely blocked (dropping dust when on) trash can still dirty from previous tenants, had hair and used chewing ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

stayAPT Suites North Charleston
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Stay near popular James Island attractions

McLeod Plantation Historic Site

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at McLeod Plantation Historic Site during your trip to Charleston.
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