Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston
Downtown Charleston

Popular places to visit

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Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(3 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
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College of Charleston

3.5/5(2 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
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Charleston City Market

4/5(21 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
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Waterfront Park

4.5/5(14 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
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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
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The Citadel

2.5/5(2 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

Things to do

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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Rp773.150
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
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Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Rp1.316.829
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Rp409.770
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
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Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Rp1.700.930
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
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Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more

Rp3.324.545
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more
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Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

Rp494.816
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

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 Rp2.310.768 per night from 20 May to 21 May
Rp2.310.768
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (772 reviews)
"Extremely friendly and helpful employees. Great continental breakfast! Room was clean but bathroom shower tended to leak and get floor wet. Parking is somewhat inconvenient as there are not many spots by hotel and we had to park in the parking garage of the next building (although we were able to ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
Emeline
Emeline
4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp4.332.690 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp4.332.690
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,273 reviews)
"Emeline is a very nice hotel, conveniently located to Charleston City Market, shopping, and restaurants. I liked everything about this hotel; however, our room on the first floor was very dark, with little lighting. We were located near the courtyard, and if we opened the curtains there were people ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Emeline
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place
5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp8.683.740 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp8.683.740
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a perfect location. Beds a little small (full instead of queens) and hotel pricey but had an old world feel and very kind, professional and outstanding service."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

The Charleston Place
The Vendue
The Vendue
4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp4.704.002 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp4.704.002
per night
27 May - 28 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"Great property highly recommend!!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

The Vendue
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp4.004.169 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp4.004.169
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,481 reviews)
"Bathroom was tiny"

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

The Francis Marion Hotel
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
115 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp3.959.597 per night from 28 May to 29 May
Rp3.959.597
per night
28 May - 29 May
Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (424 reviews)
"Wonderful Hotel. Loved the size and location. Charming and historical ."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
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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
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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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Historic Charleston

5/5(35 area reviews)

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

Historic Charleston
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