Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
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Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(4 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
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
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
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
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
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 stunning cathedral or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Citadel

Activities

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

AU$61
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

AU$64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall

Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall

AU$346
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

AU$48
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Historic Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

AU$80
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

AU$81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
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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$535 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$535
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,453 reviews)
"Very beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Loved the espresso machine just outside our hotel room. Walkable to everything downtown. The restaurant is top notch (with exception of our inattentive aloof bartender), but the the food made up for it. Will definitely stay here next time we’re in town."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$345 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$345
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,462 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful historic hotel"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place
5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$673 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$673
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Great place to go for Christmas!"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

The Charleston Place
The Vendue
The Vendue
4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$319 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$319
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
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! (400 reviews)
"The staff was exceptionally nice and professional. The location is perfect, and the rooftop bar is great. We stayed in the Enclave building across the street from the main building and really liked it. It’s near the water, restaurants, shops, etc."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

The Vendue
Hotel Bennett
Hotel Bennett
5 out of 5
404 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$717 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$717
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (785 reviews)
"Near live music venues."

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

Hotel Bennett
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
3.5 out of 5
560 King Street, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$247 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"It started with a delightful Check in clerk, Alesia?, and continued from there 😁 Great breakfast choices, very clean and comfortable. We’ll stay there again!"

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
Charleston

Harleston Village

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

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

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

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

Charleston Historic District
South Carolina Aquarium featuring marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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