Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
College of Charleston
Explore the campus of College of Charleston during your trip to Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
South Carolina Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea creatures at South Carolina Aquarium during your holiday to Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Charleston City Market
During your trip to Charleston, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Charleston City Market. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston
Emeline
Beautiful hotel, perfect location and wonderful dining!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Ryder Hotel
The pool heater was broken. Water too cold for swimming. Coffee in room only made expresso. These two issues ruined my stay as I only book hotels with a pool and coffee. The coffee shop opened at 7am. I wake up at 5am. I really should have gotten a major discount. The hotel itself was fine. Good ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
I traveled with a friend and we were so happy with our room. Not only did we each have our own bed, we also each had our own closets and bathrooms. Hotel is in an ideal location, easily walk around town, no car needed. We stayed 2 nights. Dinner at Swamp Fox was delicious!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Vendue
Perfect spot downtown. Located by everything. Restaurants, bars, shops, the water, walkable area that is clean and beautiful. Room was awesome, dog friendly which is super important to us. Valet service was great and the staff were friendly for that. Nice sized bathroom. Bed and pillows were comfortable. ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Charleston Place
Excellent!!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Breakfast menu was good
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.
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 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.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
