South of Broad
Charleston
Visit South of Broad
Popular places to visit
Rainbow Row
Find out about the history of Charleston with a stop at Rainbow Row. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
White Point Gardens
Learn about pirates and examine the cannons and military memorials in an enchanting riverside park with fortifications that once defended the city.
Calhoun Mansion
See what life was like in the Gilded Age of Charleston at this graceful Victorian mansion, now operated as a house museum.
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Admire the brown stone neo-Gothic design of this intriguing cathedral and examine the portrayals of Christ in the exquisite stained-glass windows.
Nathaniel Russell House
This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.
Edmonston-Alston House
Tour the graceful public rooms and piazzas of one of Charleston’s finest house museums and enjoy commanding views of Charleston Harbor.
Things to do
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Top hotels in South of Broad
Emeline
Walkable location, very helpful and kind staff, EXPENSIVE, - very slightly dated but clean rooms - noisy with concurrent events at this location - weddings, etc…
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Room was clean. Outdoor pool not great. No breakfast. Bathroom door was almost impossible to shut. Sliding door.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
The hotel had a nice outdoor pool area and clean rooms, very convenient drive to downtown Charleston
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Ryder Hotel
Overall, wonderful stay. The pool and Little Palm was great! The rooms were cute and the coffee shop was convenient. However, our room was a Premier King and, for the amount we paid, we had no view (completely covered by bush and gate, felt a bit jailish), the room was incredibly loud as it backed ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
The property needs a lot of updating. The elevators were out of order many times during our stay resulting in our family, including a child with an ankle fracture, having to walk up 8 flights of stairs multiple times. The bathrooms have no ventilation. There is no furniture on the balconies. Overall, ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Wonderful staff, beautiful property and within walking distance to great shopping and restaurants
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South of Broad
French Quarter
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dock Street Theater to Pink House Gallery – discover French Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
Radcliffeborough
While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
