Westside Travel Guide

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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
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
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
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

4/5(2 reviews)

Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Activities

Private DivaDance Party Packages in Charleston

Private DivaDance Party Packages in Charleston

AU$691
Per adult
Private DivaDance Party Packages in Charleston
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

AU$58
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$61
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

AU$77
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Shrimp and Grits

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

AU$169
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Charleston: Sunset Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Sunset Harbor Cruise

AU$89
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Sunset Harbor Cruise
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Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$216 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$216
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,061 reviews)
"Comfortable beds. Helpful front desk. Would use again"

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
Charleston Marriott
Charleston Marriott
3.5 out of 5
170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$244 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$244
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Not much dining option"

Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2024

Charleston Marriott
Emeline
Emeline
4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$400 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$400
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,382 reviews)
"Our room consistently smelled like sewage. The brick hallway/ corridor connecting the rooms to the front desk area also consistently smell of sewage. Hostess at Frannie and the Fox asked me to wait after picking up take out pizza for over 7 minutes while she chatted with another staff member around ..."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Emeline
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
4 out of 5
20 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC
The price is AU$220 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Book a stay at this beach resort in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,702 reviews)
"When we are in Charleston we always choose this Resort. We love the amenities and the option to ride the bus into town."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
301 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$184 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"This property is convenient and clean with shuttle service to the main drag in the historic district. The bed was super comfortable too. We did eat breakfast in the restaurant one day and it was ok, not great. Still, it is nice to have a restaurant on premises if you are tired. Staff was all very ..."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview, an IHG Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$361 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$361
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,476 reviews)
"Came for a conference. It’s an old hotel but they do a good job of making it cozy."

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

The Francis Marion Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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Hampton Park Terrace

While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Upper King Design District and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium.

Hampton Park Terrace
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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
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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North-Central

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Hampton Park and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium.

North-Central
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Downtown Charleston

4.5/5(7 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

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