South of Broad
Charleston





Visit South of Broad
Popular places to visit

Rainbow Row
Find out about the history of Charleston with a stop at Rainbow Row. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.

White Point Gardens
Learn about pirates and examine the cannons and military memorials in an enchanting riverside park with fortifications that once defended the city.

Calhoun Mansion
See what life was like in the Gilded Age of Charleston at this graceful Victorian mansion, now operated as a house museum.

Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Admire the brown stone neo-Gothic design of this intriguing cathedral and examine the portrayals of Christ in the exquisite stained-glass windows.

Nathaniel Russell House
This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.

Edmonston-Alston House
Tour the graceful public rooms and piazzas of one of Charleston’s finest house museums and enjoy commanding views of Charleston Harbor.
Things to do

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Ferry Round Trip between Waterfront Park and Daniel Island

Charleston Tour: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Charleston Haunted Horse and Carriage Evening Tour

Private 2 Hour Morris Island and River Cruise
Top hotels in South of Broad

20 South Battery
Location and beautiful accommodations
Reviewed on 14 Jan, 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
Beautify hotel, clean room, very attentive staff.
Reviewed on 30 Jan, 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Everything was great, very nice and comfortable room. Great amenities, and friendly team. Would definitiley stay again, but we would ask for a room with a better view. The room was cave like because we face a wall and overlooked the driveway to the parking.
Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026

Emeline
Lovely hotel in a great location. Friendly, helpful staff and lots of thoughtful touches.
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026

Hyatt Place North Charleston
Staff
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Excellent staff! Clean room and good food!
Reviewed on 28 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South of Broad

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

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.

Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.

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

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.

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.
