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360 King	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
The Loutrel	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 1,014 reviews	View
Wentworth Mansion	5.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 162 reviews	View
86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only	4.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 77 reviews	View
Beautiful Renovated Apartment Near King Street	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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James Island

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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.

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King Street

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

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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.

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing PM valet service. Blonde gentlemen covering the lot is best in class!"

The Vendue

10/10 Excellent

"Located right where the action is. Walking distance to just about everything. Pier, park, city market, battery and Americas oldest liquor store. Ellen the mgr was an amazing help and knows the city best. Including where to get great soul food. Be sure to ask her for her grandmas banana pudding recipe. You won’t be disappointed."

HarbourView Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this property was amazing. Our room was very clean and spacious. We loved being able to eat breakfast in our room. The lecture and walking tour of the area was certainly a plus. We absolutely loved the wine and cheese offered each afternoon. The location is perfect. We’d like to go back to Charleston if for no other reason just to stay at this wonderful place again."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Charleston like?

Downtown Charleston is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene and stunning churches. Make sure that you visit Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Charleston area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Charleston, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 1300 Downtown Charleston hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Charleston.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?

For cultural attractions in Downtown Charleston, head to Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, American Theater and Forte Jazz Lounge. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and PURE Theatre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Charleston. While you're out sightseeing, Children's Museum of the Lowcountry and Marion Square are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

1. The Restoration

2. The Francis Marion Hotel

3. Hotel Bennett

4. The Charleston Place

5. The Loutrel

6. Emeline

7. HarbourView Inn

8. French Quarter Inn

9. Planters Inn

10. Courtyard Charleston Historic District

11. Andrew Pinckney Inn

12. The Spectator Hotel

13. Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

14. The Ansonborough

15. The Vendue

16. The Palmetto Hotel

17. The Dewberry Charleston

18. The Nickel Hotel

19. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

20. The Ryder Hotel

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Charleston Historic District

James Island

Cannonborough Elliotborough

King Street

West Ashley

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

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