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
"great experience hotel maintains its history while being clean and staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2026

Emeline
"House keeping was merely adequate.Second day no clean cups, did not replace used coffee, sweet n lows or creamer. No clean glasses in room. Valet parking was way too expensive. Restaurant and service were very good. Front desk personnel helpful."
Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"Small room, never told of the extra cost of 300.00 once we arrived at the hotel. Water pressure lacking at times."
Reviewed on 6 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
"Great location, Great staff, excellent hotel staff."
Reviewed on 6 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.

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.

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.

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




























