Downtown Charleston

Charleston
Downtown Charleston

Popular places to visit

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Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
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College of Charleston

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Named by Travel + Leisure as “America's Most Beautiful College Campus” in 2017, this South Carolina institution is engaging for visitors and beloved by students.

College of Charleston
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Charleston City Market

4/5(21 reviews)

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

Charleston City Market
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Waterfront Park

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Waterfront Park
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South Carolina Aquarium

4/5(2 reviews)

See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

South Carolina Aquarium
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The Citadel

2.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

The Citadel

Things to do

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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

€46
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
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Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

€41
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
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Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

€79
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

€24
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
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Downtown Charleston Food Tour

€102
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
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Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more

€198
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more
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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €129 per night from 7 May to 8 May
€129
per night
7 May - 8 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (758 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Our room was comfortable, the breakfast was plentiful and tasty, and the staff was pleasant and courteous. However we felt that two areas needed improvement and they are housekeeping could have been better and the luggage trolleys were too small to handle our ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place
5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is €601 per night from 13 May to 14 May
€601
per night
13 May - 14 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Everyone at Charleston Place was fantastic warm and accommodating. Roosevelt helped made sure our luggage was safe and secure, the front desk people that we got the right room, the housekeeper lady that we had everything, the restaurant servers as well wonderful and so were all the valet guys. Good ..."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

The Charleston Place
Emeline
Emeline
4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is €414 per night from 12 May to 13 May
€414
per night
12 May - 13 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,253 reviews)
"I loved this hotel. Lots of energy. Beautiful courtyard. Restaurant/bars had cool vibe & food was deelish"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is €278 per night from 12 May to 13 May
€278
per night
12 May - 13 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,492 reviews)
"A very nice hotel conveniently located"

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

The Francis Marion Hotel
Hotel Bennett
Hotel Bennett
5 out of 5
404 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is €518 per night from 27 May to 28 May
€518
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (634 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Hotel Bennett
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
115 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is €261 per night from 28 May to 29 May
€261
per night
28 May - 29 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews)
"Cannot wait to return. Was amazing!"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston

South Carolina which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Radcliffeborough
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Harleston Village

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

Harleston Village
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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.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
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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.

King Street
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Historic Charleston

5/5(35 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal to Charleston City Market – discover Historic Charleston, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Historic Charleston
South Carolina Aquarium featuring marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough

Downtown Charleston

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