James Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A beach with fallen trees and a sandy shore.
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Where to stay in James Island

Find the best James Island 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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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.

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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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Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
The price is 5.519.832 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
5.519.832 ₫
7.623.714 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The price is 4.479.240 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
4.479.240 ₫
5.106.334 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,497 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The price is 4.597.074 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
4.597.074 ₫
6.561.977 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
The Ryder Hotel
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Fire Tower

Fire Tower

3 out of 5
Cannon Street Charleston SC
Stay at this condo in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Popular attractions Charleston City Market and South Carolina Aquarium ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Absolutely adorable. Clean and exceeded expectations."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Fire Tower
stayAPT Suites North Charleston

stayAPT Suites North Charleston

4 out of 5
9331 Blue House Rd North Charleston SC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in North Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (325 reviews)
"n/a"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

stayAPT Suites North Charleston
Wild Dunes Vacation Condos 1&2 Bedrooms

Wild Dunes Vacation Condos 1&2 Bedrooms

2 out of 5
5757 Palm Blvd. Isle of Palms SC
Stay at this condo in Isle of Palms. Popular attractions Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course and Isle of Palms Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Liked the walkways with cute shops and boardwalk to beach. Our villa was far away from main area, the dryer, dishwasher, and fridge didn’t work well or at all, and the building quality was terrible (we had floor boards scratched and peeling, molding coming off the wall, lights falling out of the ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Wild Dunes Vacation Condos 1&2 Bedrooms
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Stay near popular James Island attractions

McLeod Plantation Historic Site

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at McLeod Plantation Historic Site during your trip to Charleston.
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Cities near James Island

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Folly Beach

A nighttime street with historic buildings, palm trees, and a church steeple under a starry sky.

Johns Island