Westside Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit
College of Charleston
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.
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Waterfront Park
Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.
Port of Charleston
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Things to do
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Charleston Marriott
Very clean and nice
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Pool side nice, water heated to 75 degrees. Little chilly
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Spa was wonderful
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Ryder Hotel
Our room did not have much extra space. But we only spent one night there. The hotel was a convenient walk to the sights and food of Charleston.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Planters Inn
Beautiful property in a great location. Our room opened out to a large balcony overlooking the garden/courtyard where we enjoyed our morning coffee to the sounds of water and birds every morning. We walked almost everywhere, but also used the free shuttle.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Hampton Park Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Upper King Design District.
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.
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 Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.
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.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
