French Quarter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

French Quarter
Charleston Waterfront Park showing a garden and a sunset as well as a small group of people
French Quarter
French Quarter
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Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

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
Charleston City Market

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
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 churches or shops 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 shops or seek out its local tours.

Old Slave Mart Museum

Activities

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

AU$44
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Cocktail Tour

Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

AU$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

AU$11
per adult
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Mark Jones inside Washington Square Park

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

AU$46
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Real Hauntings of Charleston!

Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)

AU$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour

Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour

AU$170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour
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Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals

The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (604 reviews)
"Loved it. Great location. Towels were scratchy."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

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The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$491 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$491
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (756 reviews)
Rave Reviews
"Absolutely loved this hotel! Very convenient to many restaurants, shopping, comedy theater, many tours…beautiful place and wonderful staff!!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

The Palmetto Hotel
French Quarter Inn

French Quarter Inn

4 out of 5
166 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$1,418 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$1,418
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"Everything is excellent. The receptions in the afternoon & at night are great. I had the best sugar cookie ever. The only problem is filling out this survey which is not very accessible for someone who is using screen reader to fill out the survey."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

French Quarter Inn
HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"We loved our time here and can’t wait to return! This is one of the best places to stay in Charleston. Everything from the friendly staff, to cleanliness, nightly milk and cookies and happy hour. Outstanding!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

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HarbourView Inn
The Loutrel

The Loutrel

4 out of 5
61 State St, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$777 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$777
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (963 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Loutrel
The Spectator Hotel

The Spectator Hotel

4 out of 5
67 State Street, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (925 reviews)
"Great location and first class property."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter

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Charleston Historic District

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

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

Charleston Historic District
Nathaniel Russell House featuring 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 The Riviera Theater.

Harleston Village
South Carolina Aquarium showing 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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Downtown Charleston

4.5/5(7 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 Cruise Terminal and Charleston Music Hall.

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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