Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Things to do

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Emeline
"Great location"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
"The hotel was beautiful and since we were there on the 4th we were able to see fireworks from the 2nd floor room! The next morning we ordered room service and it was the best breakfast I’ve had at a hotel!"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"Lovely place. Staying in the 4 th floor is complicated because of the building layout. But had a fun time."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Charleston Place
"Everything"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Vendue
"Great location"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hotel Bennett
"If you are looking for a true fine-dining experience where people actually dress up, save your money. This is absolutely not the place to take your date or spouse for an anniversary. We booked a stay at Hotel Bennett and dined at Gabrielle specifically because we wanted a 5-star atmosphere with a ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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

West Ashley
West Ashley is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site or Westwood Plaza Shopping Center.

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.

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




























