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Popular places to visit

College of Charleston
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.

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

Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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

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

Rainbow Row
Find out about the history of Charleston with a stop at Rainbow Row. Make time for the churches and local tours in this walkable area.
Things to do

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Emeline
"Never had the room serviced, had to call house keeping to receive fresh towels. Also had a lamp missing its chandelier."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
"Great hotel, terrific location. Bathrooms are small compared to modern hotels, but it's representative of the era when it was built."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

The Ryder Hotel
"We loved our stay at The Ryder Hotel—it is a super cute and conveniently located hotel. The rooms are spacious, the amenities are great, and the staff is very helpful. My one piece of advice is to get to the pool early if you want a lounge chair as it is pretty small and fills up quickly!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

The Charleston Place
"Great stay!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

The Vendue
"Clean room and close to shops and restaurants"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Hotel Bennett
"The room and amenities on property were fantastic; staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast had many choices and I especially enjoyed the noon checkout."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charleston City Market to Shops at Charleston Place – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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 Citadel Mall or Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.

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.

King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.
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