East Central

Charleston

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Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
College of Charleston

College of Charleston

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

College of Charleston
Charleston City Market showing markets as well as a small group of people

Charleston City Market

4/5(21 reviews)

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

Charleston City Market
Charleston Waterfront Park which includes landscape views, general coastal views and autumn colours

Waterfront Park

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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

Waterfront Park
South Carolina Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

South Carolina Aquarium

4/5(2 reviews)

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

South Carolina Aquarium
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

5/5(14 reviews)

Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Things to do

Day Trip to Charleston Tour #5: Bus Tour, Boone Plantation, Lunch and More

Day Trip to Charleston#5: Bus Tour,Boone Hall, City Market, Lunch

HK$903
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Charleston#5: Bus Tour,Boone Hall, City Market, Lunch
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

HK$228
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

HK$314
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Cocktail Tour

Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

HK$275
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

HK$59
per adult
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Charleston: Shem Creek Culture Tour

Charleston: Shem Creek Culture Tour

HK$196
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Shem Creek Culture Tour
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Top hotels in East Central

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is HK$1,406 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
HK$1,406
HK$1,603 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,753 reviews)
"I loved that this location was historic and in close walking distance to everything. We didn’t rent a car we just walked everywhere."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston

3 out of 5
West Montague Avenue, 2934, North Charleston, SC
The price is HK$777 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
HK$777
HK$886 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in North Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions North Charleston Coliseum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)
"This property is very clean and excellent staff !! Also enjoyed free dinner and drinks from the bar daily as well as free breakfast!!!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is HK$1,428 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
HK$1,428
HK$1,996 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,634 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Emeline
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

4 out of 5
20 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC
Book a stay at this beach resort in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,851 reviews)
"Great place awsome staff"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

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Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG

3.5 out of 5
250 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC
The price is HK$926 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
HK$926
HK$1,180 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Very nice property. A little amazed that their ws no safe in the rooms. Rooms are clan. Pool was nice with live entertainment on friday and saturday. Food was fair to good. Nice bar"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is HK$1,900 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
HK$1,900
HK$2,552 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,009 reviews)
"This is a charming boutique hotel that is close to everything. I booked it for the pool - a necessity during hot Charleston summers. The restaurant has nice vibes, the food was good and they offered happy hour specials & drinks. They have a fleet of very nice cruiser bikes, which are free for guests. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Ryder Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around East Central

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North-Central

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.

North-Central
Magnolia Cemetery showing religious elements, signage and a cemetery

North Morrison

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Morrison and surrounding area, you can visit Upper King Design District and Music Farm.

North Morrison
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Wagener Terrace

When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wagener Terrace
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King Street

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

King Street
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Hampton Park Terrace

While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

Hampton Park Terrace
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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.

Cannonborough Elliotborough

East Central