King Street Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit King Street
Popular places to visit
Charleston Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at Charleston Music Hall, a popular theatre in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the stunning cathedral in the area.
Upper King Design District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Upper King Design District during your visit to Charleston. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
American Theater
Enjoy a show at American Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Make time to visit the area's churches or simply enjoy its lively bars.
College of Charleston
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.
Port of Charleston
Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Our pick of the best King Street Hotel Deals
The Francis Marion Hotel
Good location and nice staff. Breakfast is very good.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Bennett
We will be back. Staff is amazing!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Restoration
Staff very accommodating and welcoming. Loved have the coffee house in the lobby and restaurant and bar on the rooftop.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Didn’t use valet but they were very nice. Front desk staff were super nice. The new, I think, front desk manager was very sweet and sent some snacks and a bottle of wine to the room for my birthday. The room was clean and spacious. Overall a great experience. Grab a beer from the Pour House but don’t ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District
Very nice, large and clean room. Very pet friendly. Nice location for restaurants and taking DASH for touring the town.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Nickel Hotel
Quiet, clean and spacious. Would be nice to have more food options at breakfast.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around King Street
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
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 Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.
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.
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.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
