Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
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Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston

Port of Charleston

4/5(4 reviews)

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

Port of Charleston
College of Charleston

College of Charleston

3.5/5(3 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.

College of Charleston
Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

4.5/5(11 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
Waterfront Park featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a coastal town

Waterfront Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Waterfront Park
South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

4/5(2 reviews)

See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

South Carolina Aquarium
The Citadel

The Citadel

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of The Citadel during your travels in Charleston. Visit the area's churches or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Citadel

Activities

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

AU$42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

AU$60
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Schooner Pride

Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

AU$82
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

AU$75
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

AU$76
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

AU$89
per adult
Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island
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Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$544 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$544
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,664 reviews)
"Clean Comfortable Hotel in a Good Location"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Emeline
Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$552 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$552
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"A fantastic location with shops and restaurants, extremely walkable. This historic building is a legacy. I wish there were a gym in the building and perhaps a business office with good wifi, for those who want to work out and do business."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Planters Inn
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$524 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$524
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Loved this hotel and all the staff. The lobby isn’t very accessible, but otherwise everything was amazing. The valet guys were personable and efficient, and we loved the poolside service!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The Ryder Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$341 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$341
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,891 reviews)
"Great! Nice choices, clean."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Love this hotel and recommend it highly!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$510 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$510
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (693 reviews)
"We were traveling with famly members that stayed across the street. I'm not sure why we were seperated. They have a few "extra" ammenities but possibly they paid more. We were a bit confused but it turned out to be fine."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

The Vendue
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston

South Carolina which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Charleston and Music Farm.

Radcliffeborough
Charleston

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.

Harleston Village
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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.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
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King Street

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

King Street
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Charleston Historic District

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

Charleston Historic District
South Carolina Aquarium showing marine life

Ansonborough

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

Ansonborough

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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