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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Charleston, Charleston

Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Lobby lounge

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (494)
"Great hotel!"
The price is P6,153
P7,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Exterior

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Beautiful property would stay again"
The price is P10,718
P14,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
The Dewberry Charleston
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

The Dewberry Charleston

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"We absolutely loved our stay at the Dewberry. Would definitely stay again and would recommend. "
The price is P22,736
P26,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Dewberry Charleston
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
Free daily buffet breakfast

Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1036)
"Very nice, great breakfast. "
The price is P4,843
P5,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
The Meeting Street Inn
Courtyard

The Meeting Street Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"It was an excellent location within walking distance of everything of interest and a large selection of places to eat "
The Meeting Street Inn
HarbourView Inn
View from property

HarbourView Inn

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Friendly staff, clean area and close proximity to many areas!"
HarbourView Inn
The Ashley
Terrace/patio

The Ashley

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87)
"Awesome place will be back"
The Ashley
The Ansonborough
Restaurant

The Ansonborough

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1221)
"Stayed 2 nights, very nice overall experience "
The price is P10,371
P11,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
The Ansonborough
Indigo Inn
Courtyard

Indigo Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Very safe & enjoyable stay "
Indigo Inn
The Loutrel
Rooftop terrace

The Loutrel

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (998)
"Beautiful hotel and great amenities. Would absolutely stay here again!"
The Loutrel
The Charleston Place
Lobby

The Charleston Place

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Great stay"
The Charleston Place
Zero George Street
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Zero George Street

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (348)
"Lovely small hotel in pretty garden setting, with luxe, very comfortable rooms. Convenient location, easy parking, and very accommodating staff. "
The price is P16,872
P19,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Zero George Street
Moxy Charleston Downtown
Restaurant

Moxy Charleston Downtown

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (581)
"We very much enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back!"
The price is P8,510
P9,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Moxy Charleston Downtown
French Quarter Inn
Front of property

French Quarter Inn

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1009)
"Great stay!"
French Quarter Inn
Hotel Bennett
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Hotel Bennett

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (917)
"Beautiful Hotel convenient to walk, eat, shop and bar hop Definitely recommend ! "
The price is P22,736
P26,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hotel Bennett
Emeline
Courtyard

Emeline

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1654)
"Great place to stay clean quiet easy parking and good service."
The price is P10,024
P14,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel
Lobby

The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1808)
"Great hotel"
The price is P10,205
P11,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Restoration
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

The Restoration

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Great property, amazing rooms! Highly recommend & great value for the stay "
The price is P15,026
P17,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Restoration
20 South Battery
Front of property

20 South Battery

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (194)
"Abby gave us a wonderful tour of the history! Beautiful & comfortable. We loved our stay!"
The price is P15,883
P20,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
20 South Battery
Planters Inn
Breakfast, dinner served; American cuisine, garden views

Planters Inn

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great Stay. Staff was wonderful.,"
The price is P13,795
P15,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Planters Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Charleston Historic District

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Charleston Historic District. Make a stop by Port of Charleston or Charleston City Market while you're exploring the area.

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

While visiting Cannonborough Elliotborough, you might make a stop by sights like Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.

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.

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.

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice"
Lacie 5-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Francis Marion Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Charleston like?

Downtown Charleston is a historic neighborhood 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 while you're in the neighborhood.

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 neighborhood include Wentworth Mansion and The Pinch Hotel.

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Charleston area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Charleston, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 1343 Downtown Charleston hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown Charleston.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Charleston?

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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 and Charleston Music Hall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. 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.