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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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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Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District

Rp772.377
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District
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Charleston: Shem Creek Culture Tour

Rp386.575
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Shem Creek Culture 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 Rp2.041.144 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp2.041.144
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
"nice stay"

Reviewed on 28 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 Rp4.773.384 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp4.773.384
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,289 reviews)
"A wonderful property. What a gem. The location is unparalleled. Everyone from the valet to the manager was friendly."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Emeline
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place
5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp7.955.640 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
Rp7.955.640
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Charleston Place is true Charleston hospitality
"We are locals who stayed for a staycation for my birthday. Everything about Charleston Place is five star but the thing that sets this hotel apart is the service. Charleston is a friendly and polite city and everyone we encountered at the hotel was very professional but also warm and friendly. True ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

The Charleston Place
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp4.162.648 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
Rp4.162.648
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,471 reviews)
"The staff is outstanding, all around. Staff in the hotel, bar, restaurant, valet, all wonderful!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

The Francis Marion Hotel
Hotel Bennett
Hotel Bennett
5 out of 5
404 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp8.019.928 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp8.019.928
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews)
"Nicest hotel in Charleston."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Hotel Bennett
The Vendue
The Vendue
4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp4.711.330 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp4.711.330
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)
"Perfect walkable spot in the heart of Charleston! Loved the art museum experience within our own hotel, including an artist's ongoing oil painting that we would walk by every day near the lobby. Breakfast isn't super hearty but a muffin and a piece of fruit to get you going for the day. The staff ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

The Vendue
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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