French Quarter
Charleston
Visit French Quarter
Popular places to visit
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Dock Street Theater
Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.
Pink House Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's churches or shops to your travel plans.
Washington Square
Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.
St. Philip's Church
Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.
Old Slave Mart Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston
Charleston Tour: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Charleston Old Town Trolley Holiday Tour
Ferry Round Trip between Waterfront Park and Daniel Island
90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Top hotels in French Quarter
The Vendue
Great location & staff.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
The Palmetto Hotel
The clean room and the friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Dec, 2025
HarbourView Inn
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Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025
The Loutrel
Wonderful Southern Hospitality! We’ll be back!
Reviewed on 16 Dec, 2025
French Quarter Inn
Breakfast was great and wine and cheese at 5:30 was excellent
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
Nice location, we could walk everywhere. The room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
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.
South of Broad
If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum 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.
