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
The price is P10,117 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P10,117
P11,533 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (1,750 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! Love the location. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
Emeline
Emeline
4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is P11,106 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P11,106
P15,337 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (1,628 reviews)
"Gorgeous property with every small detail taken into consideration! We were pleasantly surprised by our spacious room and the overall “aesthetic” of the hotel itself! 10/10"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Emeline
The Ryder Hotel
The Ryder Hotel
3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is P13,718 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P13,718
P18,423 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great rooms and location but for the $$$ money, the rooms were very loud and you could hear everything. I would expect these to be quiet and tranquil."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

The Ryder Hotel
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 P8,910 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P8,910
P10,271 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Our room had no windows which was fine, when we checked in they made it seem like we knew this but we didn't. The hotel staff was fantastic in everyway, everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. Really appreciated an expansive continental breakfast and the afternoon happy hours. The location was excellent ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The location is pretty close to almost every thing around."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

The Charleston Place
The Restoration
The Restoration
4 out of 5
75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P15,299 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P15,299
P17,911 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,023 reviews)
Lovely stay
"I loved my spacious studio. The room was tasteful ,cozy , bed was comfortable and I loved the linens and towels ! I enjoyed talking everyone there . Front desk stuff were very helpful . I enjoyed wine tasting downstairs . The room have full kitchen and I wish I had time to stay longer to cook there. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

The Restoration
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Other neighbourhoods around Charleston Historic District

Waterfront Park showing a park, modern architecture and a marina

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 Cruise Terminal and Dock Street Theater.

French Quarter
Charleston

Harleston Village

If you're spending some time in Harleston Village, Marion Square and The Riviera Theater 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
Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house

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 Cruise Terminal and Charleston Music Hall.

Downtown Charleston
South Carolina showing interior views and heritage architecture

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 showing marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough

Charleston Historic District