French Quarter Travel Guide

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French Quarter
Waterfront Park showing a garden and a sunset as well as a small group of people
French Quarter
French Quarter
French Quarter

Popular places to visit

Charleston City Market

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
Dock Street Theater

Dock Street Theater

Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours.

Dock Street Theater
Pink House Gallery

Pink House Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's shops or churches to your travel plans.

Pink House Gallery
Washington Square

Washington Square

Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.

Washington Square
Old Slave Mart Museum

Old Slave Mart Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.

Old Slave Mart Museum
St. Philip's Church

St. Philip's Church

Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.

St. Philip's Church

Things to do

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Rp666.600
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Rp824.918
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Rp830.918
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Rp608.273
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Schooner Pride

Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

Rp908.243
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Picture 2 for Activity Charleston: Historic Horse and Carriage Tour of Downtown

Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

Rp832.417
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
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Top hotels in French Quarter

The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp4.630.818 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp4.630.818
Rp5.470.550 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (695 reviews)
"Very walkable area with some fun places to eat and fet drinks nearby. Hotel was nice with a great staff."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Vendue
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp5.121.057 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp5.121.057
Rp5.875.791 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (806 reviews)
"Excellent service from the moment we checked in. Rooms were immaculate. Lobby is beautifully decorated and music takes you away to another era. Conveniently located in French Quarter. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

The Palmetto Hotel
HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything from the decor and cleanliness to the accoutrements and the phenomenal staff, we will definitely be making this our place to stay in Charleston."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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HarbourView Inn
The Loutrel

The Loutrel

4 out of 5
61 State St, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp11.251.030 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp11.251.030
Rp12.859.312 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Wonderful, civilized stay amid the hustle and bustle of Charleston"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The Loutrel
The Meeting Street Inn

The Meeting Street Inn

3.5 out of 5
173 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is Rp6.612.627 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp6.612.627
Rp7.581.473 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Meeting Street Inn
Church Street Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Church Street Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
177 Church St, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.623.030 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp4.623.030
Rp5.469.094 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel is in the middle of everything in old Charleston. Parking is in an adjoining deck. A suburban sized vehicle is a tight squeeze. The rooms were clean and super quite. Our room was large and two stories. 1st level is a den with kitchen and 1/2 bath. 2nd is a bedroom, large closet, and large ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Church Street Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter

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Charleston Historic District

5/5(35 area reviews)

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

Charleston Historic District
Nathaniel Russell House which includes interior views

South of Broad

If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.

South of Broad
Charleston

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.

Harleston Village
South Carolina Aquarium featuring marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough
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Downtown Charleston

4/5(6 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 and Charleston Music Hall.

Downtown Charleston
South Carolina which includes interior views and heritage architecture

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 Port of Charleston and Music Farm.

Radcliffeborough

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