French Quarter Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 churches or seek out its local tours.
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.
Washington Square
You can find out about the history of Charleston when you stop by Washington Square. Discover the area's shops 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 shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
St. Philip's Church
After visiting St. Philip's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charleston. Visit the area's churches or amble around its beautiful beaches.
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 stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.
Top hotels in French Quarter
The Vendue
They booked us not in the main hotel but across the street so we had to change and of course there was a $49/night up charge and then $49 a night for the valet to park the car which we never moved for three days, so the charges were kind of not fun to be confronted as you you first arrive. The decor ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
Cute
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
HarbourView Inn
Excellent service staff and accommodations breakfast was very nice
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Loutrel
We stayed on Christmas night. Absolutely wonderful. From the warm greeting with a complimentary cocktail, to the spotless room and tasty treats for us to indulge in. The welcoming note and thoughtful little gift were a pleasant surprise. Their small lounge was open and the service was superior as ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
Extremely pleasant and helpful staff at the front desk
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
French Quarter Inn
We enjoyed the hotel very much! The location is ideal. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The staff is very attentive to detail. We loved the pre-visit email, the welcome and goodbye notes, the signature room fragrance to take home, the wine and cheese party and the late night port. ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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 Colonial Lake.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
