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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Charleston, Charleston

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Fireplace

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1020)
"Great stay"
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Front of property – evening/night

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1330)
"Great hotel excellent price "
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District
Exterior

Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great location, clean, good breakfast "
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District
The Ansonborough
Restaurant

The Ansonborough

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1218)
"Stayed 2 nights, very nice overall experience "
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Ansonborough
The Ashley
Terrace/patio

The Ashley

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (86)
"Great location"
The Ashley
Moxy Charleston Downtown
Restaurant

Moxy Charleston Downtown

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (570)
"We very much enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back!"
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Moxy Charleston Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
Exterior

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"great stay"
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
The Nickel Hotel
Terrace/patio

The Nickel Hotel

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Great place to stay. At the heart of downtown Charleston. Great room."
The price is €252
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Nickel Hotel
Charleston Marriott
Balcony view

Charleston Marriott

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"It was a pleasant stay overall "
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Charleston Marriott
The Vendue
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

The Vendue

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (636)
"enjoyed our weekend "
The price is €203
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Vendue
The Ryder Hotel
Courtyard

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Everything about this property was great!!"
The price is €244
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
The Ryder Hotel
The Meeting Street Inn
Courtyard

The Meeting Street Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"was happy with this stay!"
The Meeting Street Inn
Emeline
Courtyard

Emeline

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1644)
"Great place, great staff, definitely would stay again"
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Emeline
Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
Terrace/patio

Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very nice hotel!"
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
Lobby

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Staff was extremely friendly. Breakfast had many options "
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
Exterior

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Great location "
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
The Francis Marion Hotel
Lobby

The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1783)
"Beautiful property, excellent staff and location was perfect"
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
The Francis Marion Hotel
Indigo Inn
Courtyard

Indigo Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great hotel"
Indigo Inn
Fulton Lane Inn
Boating

Fulton Lane Inn

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Location and and room was great Close to everything Breakfast service in the room was amazing "
Fulton Lane Inn
Comfort Inn Downtown Charleston
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Inn Downtown Charleston

2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"My favorite place to stay in Charleston. "
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Comfort Inn Downtown Charleston
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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

Charleston Historic District

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

West Ashley map

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 Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site or Citadel Mall.

Cannonborough Elliotborough map

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
Harleston Village map

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.

French Quarter map

French Quarter

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal to Dock Street Theater – discover French Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Property has great architectural features and common spaces. Very centrally located with a farmers market in front of the hotel across the street at the park. Walkable to everywhere and very friendly staff. Restaurant on bottom floor had good food and very good service."
Bertamaria (Gigi) 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Francis Marion Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Charleston like?

Downtown Charleston is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene and stunning churches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Charleston? Consider a visit to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only is the highest ranked property in Downtown Charleston. This inn is a short 6-minute walk from Medical University of South Carolina, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Wentworth Mansion and The Pinch Hotel.

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 1344 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 PURE Theatre. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston Music Hall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Children's Museum of the Lowcountry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Charleston. While you're out sightseeing, Music Farm and Marion Square are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.