Downtown Charleston
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Visit Downtown Charleston
Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions
Things to do

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel
"Beautiful, historical hotel in a great location. The staff was exceptional. My only complaint is that the bathroom in our room was extremely small and outdated, but overall, it was a great experience"
Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2026

Emeline
"Loved the hotel. Was a bit surprised our Expedia reservation didn’t include parking, but was not a big deal. Love the water and Nespresso! Our room was on the first floor and was quite dark (needs more lighting), but the room was lovely and everything was great."
Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"Great hotel in great location"
Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
"Breakfast was decent. Parking was good."
Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2026

The Charleston Place
"Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay and would gladly return. The property made a great first impression with its beautiful entrance, friendly staff, and smooth check-in. Despite visiting during the busy Fourth of July weekend, bell service was prompt, and the staff was welcoming and informative. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2026

Hotel Bennett
"Simply perfect."
Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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.

West Ashley
West Ashley is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Citadel Mall or Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.

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.

King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.




























