Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston
Downtown Charleston

Popular places to visit

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Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(3 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(2 reviews)

Explore the campus of College of Charleston during your trip to Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the churches in the area.

College of Charleston
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Charleston City Market

4/5(21 reviews)

During your trip to Charleston, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Charleston City Market. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.

Charleston City Market
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Waterfront Park

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Charleston. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Waterfront Park
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South Carolina Aquarium

4/5(2 reviews)

Take the children to visit the sea creatures at South Carolina Aquarium during your holiday to Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

South Carolina Aquarium
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The Citadel

2.5/5(2 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

Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

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 €142 per night from 21 May to 22 May
€142
per night
21 May - 22 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (772 reviews)
"Extremely friendly and helpful employees. Great continental breakfast! Room was clean but bathroom shower tended to leak and get floor wet. Parking is somewhat inconvenient as there are not many spots by hotel and we had to park in the parking garage of the next building (although we were able to ..."

Reviewed on 12 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 €386 per night from 19 May to 20 May
€386
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,271 reviews)
"Great location, great rooms and just a great place to stay"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Emeline
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place
5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is €561 per night from 28 May to 29 May
€561
per night
28 May - 29 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"This is ideally located for restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend staying at this location."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

The Charleston Place
The Vendue
The Vendue
4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is €277 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
€277
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"Great property highly recommend!!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

The Vendue
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is €259 per night from 29 May to 30 May
€259
per night
29 May - 30 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,482 reviews)
"Great location to walk all over the historic district. Little more road noise where our room was located but not super bad and not all the time."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

The Francis Marion Hotel
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
115 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is €250 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
€250
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (424 reviews)
"Wonderful Hotel. Loved the size and location. Charming and historical ."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
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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
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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
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Historic Charleston

5/5(35 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

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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