Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston
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Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston

Port of Charleston

4/5(4 reviews)

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.

Port of Charleston
College of Charleston

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
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
Waterfront Park featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a coastal town

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
South Carolina Aquarium

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
The Citadel

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

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

AU$76
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

AU$61
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

AU$73
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

AU$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

AU$60
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

AU$76
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
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Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$488 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$488
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,670 reviews)
"Front desk was not that welcoming. Valet parking was very slow and sometimes not found"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$403 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$403
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,864 reviews)
"Nice hotel!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$972 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$972
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We loved the hotel's decor. The pool and bar area with the backyard bar was beautiful. Beds and pillows so comfortable. One thing I would add is minifridge for the room, but otherwise 5 star!!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

The Ryder Hotel
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$500 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$500
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (675 reviews)
"Great location! Friendly staff, even served freshly baked cookies and milk every evening before bed!! Very comfortable beds! Most definitely will stay here again!!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Vendue
Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$527 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$527
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious and very clean. The staff exhibits true southern hospitality."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Planters Inn
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$1,432 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$1,432
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Had an issue with Expedia with reservations, hotel corrected the issue after much stress."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

The Charleston Place
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Harleston Village

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

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
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Charleston Historic District

4.5/5(9 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
South Carolina Aquarium showing marine life

Ansonborough

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

Ansonborough

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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