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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,164 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P10,164
P11,586 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,799 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location in Charleston next to College of Charleston and 1+ miles of new shops on King street!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,070 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P8,070
P11,800 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,651 reviews)
Great weekend stay
"Most of the stay was great. Front desk was helpful. Room was perfect, comfortable and straightened every day. Bed was comfortable. Bar was lively, with good choices. The house wine was very good. Got some apps to take to the room which were perfect. But several systems were down often. Central coffee ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Emeline
HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Classy Place!
"Classy place. We stayed for just a night and I can't say enough good things about this property. The staff was super friendly, wine/cheese hour and evening cookies, the rooms were clean and fresh. Cant wait to come back to Charleston and stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

HarbourView Inn
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

The Charleston Place
Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn

4 out of 5
40 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,364 reviews)
"Our Sierra truck was blocked in when we tried to leave the valet parking lot at 5 a.m. for a surgery appointment at MUSC. The concierge on call did a great job! She did everything she possibly could and even had to get a man out of bed to move his vehicle. It was not his vehicle that was blocking ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Andrew Pinckney Inn
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 P8,903 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P8,903
P10,263 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
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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 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 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, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough

Charleston Historic District