Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Charleston

Popular places to visit

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Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(4 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(3 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

4.5/5(11 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(9 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

4.5/5(3 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

Activities

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Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more

AU$325
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more
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Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

AU$76
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
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Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District

AU$75
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District
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Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

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 AU$218 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$218
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (794 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is very convenient. The room was nice and smelled very fresh and clean, which I loved. However, the breakfast was lacking; there was hardly any food available, and not enough was being replenished. They also seemed to be short-staffed, as the line at the front desk was very ..."

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 AU$524 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$524
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,280 reviews)
"The front desk professionals provided outstanding customer service!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Emeline
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place
5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$852 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$852
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 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 AU$478 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$478
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,476 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 AU$855 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$855
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
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 AU$519 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$519
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (191 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
Charleston

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
Charleston

Historic Charleston

4.5/5(9 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

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