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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Charleston

Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Lobby lounge

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (500)
"Great hotel!"
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
Free daily buffet breakfast

Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1041)
"Very nice, great breakfast. "
The price is S$131
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
The Ashley
Terrace/patio

The Ashley

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87)
"Awesome place will be back"
The Ashley
The Meeting Street Inn
Courtyard

The Meeting Street Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"It was an excellent location within walking distance of everything of interest and a large selection of places to eat "
The Meeting Street Inn
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Exterior

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Beautiful property would stay again"
The price is S$335
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
The Dewberry Charleston
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Dewberry Charleston

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"We absolutely loved our stay at the Dewberry. Would definitely stay again and would recommend. "
The price is S$588
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Dewberry Charleston
HarbourView Inn
View from property

HarbourView Inn

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Friendly staff, clean area and close proximity to many areas!"
HarbourView Inn
The Ansonborough
Restaurant

The Ansonborough

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1210)
"Stayed 2 nights, very nice overall experience "
The price is S$267
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
The Ansonborough
Emeline
Courtyard

Emeline

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1644)
"Great place to stay clean quiet easy parking and good service."
The price is S$325
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Emeline
Moxy Charleston Downtown
Restaurant

Moxy Charleston Downtown

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (581)
"We very much enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back!"
The price is S$222
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Moxy Charleston Downtown
Zero George Street
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Zero George Street

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (348)
"Lovely small hotel in pretty garden setting, with luxe, very comfortable rooms. Convenient location, easy parking, and very accommodating staff. "
The price is S$437
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Zero George Street
Indigo Inn
Courtyard

Indigo Inn

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Very safe & enjoyable stay "
Indigo Inn
Hotel Bennett
Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Hotel Bennett

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (918)
"Beautiful Hotel convenient to walk, eat, shop and bar hop Definitely recommend ! "
The price is S$604
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hotel Bennett
The Loutrel
Rooftop terrace

The Loutrel

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (999)
"Beautiful hotel and great amenities. Would absolutely stay here again!"
The Loutrel
The Francis Marion Hotel
Lobby

The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1809)
"Great hotel"
The price is S$263
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Charleston Place
Lobby

The Charleston Place

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great stay"
The Charleston Place
The Palmetto House
2 bedrooms, free WiFi

The Palmetto House

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Great property. "
The price is S$520
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Palmetto House
Planters Inn
Breakfast, dinner served; American cuisine, garden views

Planters Inn

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great Stay. Staff was wonderful.,"
The price is S$342
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Planters Inn
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Fireplace

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1020)
"Great place to stay"
The price is S$212
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
French Quarter Inn
Front of property

French Quarter Inn

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Great stay!"
French Quarter Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Charleston Historic District

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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 Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site or Citadel Mall.

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.

Charleston

Harleston Village

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

French Quarter

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston to Dock Street Theater – discover French Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

The Restoration

The Restoration

10/10 Excellent
"A beautiful hotel that's walkable to King Street and many other areas of the historic district. The staff was very attentive and the local Jeep service was appreciated. The breakfast basket was a perfect way to start the day."
Michele 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Restoration

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Charleston like?

Downtown Charleston is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene and stunning churches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Charleston? Consider a visit to Port of Charleston while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only is the highest ranked property in Downtown Charleston. This inn is a short 6-minute walk from Medical University of South Carolina, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Wentworth Mansion and The Pinch Hotel.

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Charleston area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Charleston, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 1343 Downtown Charleston hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Charleston.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?

For cultural attractions in Downtown Charleston, head to Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, American Theater and PURE Theatre. Port of Charleston and Charleston Music Hall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Children's Museum of the Lowcountry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Charleston. While you're out sightseeing, Music Farm and Marion Square are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.