Charleston Historic District

Charleston

Charleston Historic District
Charleston Historic District
Charleston Historic District
Charleston Historic District
Charleston Historic District

Appreciate the authentic antebellum ambiance as you move between historical homes, museums, markets and waterfront parks on foot or by horse-drawn carriage tours.

Charleston Historic District is romantic, friendly and vivacious, all at the same time. This National Historic Landmark District oozes Southern charm with its cobbled neighborhoods, stunning architecture and delectable culinary scene. Enjoy a slow pace at the galleries, museums and pretty parks of Charleston Historic District.

Grand flower-filled antebellum houses typify the South of Broad area. Marvel at the pastel-hued Georgian townhouses known as Rainbow Row. Join guided tours of Italianate treasures such as Calhoun Mansion and Nathaniel Russell House. Spot cannons, military relics and statues in riverfront White Point Garden and stroll along The Battery seawall promenade.

The lively French Quarter is home to the 200-year-old Charleston City Market, where traders sell art, handicrafts and food. Dip into the city’s fascinating past at the Confederate Museum, Old Slave Mart Museum and Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. Admire the ornate Pineapple Fountain and set up a picnic on grassy areas of Charleston’s Waterfront Park.

Georgian and Italianate masterpieces decorate the leafy Harleston Village area. Do as locals do and go for a lazy walk around Colonial Lake, a large tidal pond. Appreciate the brownstone Gothic façade of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art showcases established and emerging talents and the Gibbes Museum of Art celebrates the history of the American South through art.

Lively King Street, cutting through the district’s core, is the place to find antiques, boutique fashion, independent art and restaurants. Shop for artisanal souvenirs and food at the Saturday farmers market on Marion Square. Choose between half a dozen museums along Museum Mile. Among them are the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, the Charleston Museum and the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.

Charleston Historic District is a destination for all seasons. In spring, the Festival of Houses and Gardens presents visitors with the chance to peek inside a collection of private residences. Come in May for the Spoleto Festival, which features numerous dance, live music, theater and opera events.


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Top hotels in Charleston Historic District

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is P9,370 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P9,370
P10,682 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,774 reviews)
"Right on the edge of the historic district, perfect for walking. Room had everything we needed & odour free"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is P9,161 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P9,161
P13,132 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,637 reviews)
"Excellent service and cleanliness"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Emeline
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is P11,988 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P11,988
P16,464 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Super cute hotel. Definitely not your cookie cutter big box hotel. Every human I encountered has been coached in hospitality and has bought into the program. I had a great stay."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The Ryder Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is P35,480 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P35,480
P40,447 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
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 property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Love the atnosphere"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Charleston Place
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

3.5 out of 5
337 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
The price is P9,146 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P9,146
P10,543 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I thought the inside of the hotel was great. It is older but a lot of history. It was walkable to Fort Sumter Port, City Market and other points of interest. Did not like, even with "Do Not Disturb" sign on door, housekeeper still came into clean while we were out. The breakfast was amazing, spacious ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
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 P11,121 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P11,121
P14,772 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (930 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay. The 4:00 champagne the ambiance all was great! I’d definitely recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Charleston Historic District

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French Quarter

Travelers to French Quarter praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Dock Street Theater.

French Quarter
Charleston featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Harleston Village

If you're spending some time in Harleston Village, Marion Square and Colonial Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Harleston Village
Nathaniel Russell House featuring interior views

South of Broad

If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.

South of Broad
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Downtown Charleston

Travelers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston Music Hall.

Downtown Charleston
South Carolina which includes heritage architecture and interior views

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
South Carolina Aquarium which includes 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

Charleston Historic District