Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Charleston
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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.
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.
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.
The Citadel
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of The Citadel during your travels in Charleston. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston
Emeline
Wonderful experience. Exceptional service.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Ryder Hotel
Great stay with my daughter to visit College of Charleston. Location was perfect for walking to everything.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Great location right in the middle of everything and on the famous King street!! Beds were so comfortable and the staff was incredible. Only reason not 5 stars is because the double-bed room had the smallest bathroom I’ve ever seen in my life. Toilet paper was literally under the pedestal sink and ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Vendue
Unique hotel. Love the art. Perfect location. Good value. Staff wonderfully helpful.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Charleston Place
Outstanding staff, rooms, and location. A special treat of a property for our girls trip.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Bennett
The staff was friendly and helpful. We experienced several operational glitches. We left our room at 7am and we we returned at 3pm the room was not cleaned. At 11:45pm, the smoke alarm weak battery signal starting chirping and waking us up. It was fixed. At 7am our curtains automatically opened and ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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 The Riviera Theater.
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.
