Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Waterfront Park
Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Activities
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
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
We arrived at midnight (January 9-10). The front desk was most helpful. Throughout our short stay, I have to stay every staff member we encountered was so pleasant and helpful. The breakfast variety was a nice touch as well. This is surely a hotel I would return to for a quick get away!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Charleston Marriott
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Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Fantastic location and the hotel had a wonderful old fashioned atmosphere. Staff from bell hop to valet to front desk were amazingly helpful.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place North Charleston
Breakfast was great. Larger room than most other hotels. Beautiful facility.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Ryder Hotel
Hotel was clean & staff friendly. Great coffee shop and location was perfect to walk everywhere.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Loved the heated pool and outdoor area. Great food options. Beautiful property. Clean rooms
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Hampton Park Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Upper King Design District and Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
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.
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.
North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Magnolia Cemetery and Upper King Design District.
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.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Magnolia Cemetery and Upper King Design District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
