French Quarter, SC

Charleston

Waterfront Park showing a park, modern architecture and a marina
Charleston Waterfront Park showing a sunset and a park as well as a small group of people
Waterfront Park
Charleston Historic District which includes performance art, night scenes and music
Waterfront Park featuring views, general coastal views and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

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

Charleston City Market
The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble. The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration. This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.

Dock Street Theater

Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a storied theater in Charleston. Discover the area's stunning cathedral, or seek out its local tours.

Dock Street Theater
Pink House Gallery featuring a house

Pink House Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

Pink House Gallery
Washington Square featuring a park

Washington Square

Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.

Washington Square
Walking tour around Charleston

Old Slave Mart Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Old Slave Mart Museum
St. Philip\'s Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St. Philip's Church

Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.

St. Philip's Church

Things to do

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

￥4,305
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour

Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour

￥16,570
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Cocktail Tour

Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

￥5,196
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

￥1,447
per adult
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston

Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston

￥13,213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston
Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

￥5,790
per adult
Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
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French Quarter Hotel Deals

The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is ￥41,340 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
￥41,340
￥48,837 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (670 reviews)
"Historic Art hotel. It was an adventure - not a typical hotel stay. Everyone there was exceptionally nice"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

The Vendue
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The price is ￥45,717 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
￥45,717
￥52,456 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (794 reviews)
"From check in to check out, every single person demonstrated outstanding customer service to include the 2 gentlemen valets."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

The Palmetto Hotel
HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"The renovation was top notch. Breakfast was tremendous. On a scale of one to ten we rated the staff at a twelve. I hate to say it but we were quite disappointed with the food in the area other than the Fleet Landing. The sidewalks were HORRIBLE as my handicapped wife could only take her mobility ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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The Meeting Street Inn

The Meeting Street Inn

3.5 out of 5
173 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is ￥41,603 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
￥41,603
￥47,812 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Good location and good quality breakfast and 224/7 coffee and tea available."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

The Meeting Street Inn
French Quarter Inn

French Quarter Inn

4 out of 5
166 Church St, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Worth Every Penny----First I would like to thank, Kimberly -Front Desk Concierge. She was able to give suggestions on activities we could experience during our stay. Once our decision was made, she worked with us to book the activity. No Worries-from start to finish. This is what you hope would happen ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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Market Pavilion Hotel

Market Pavilion Hotel

4.5 out of 5
225 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around French Quarter

Charleston Historic District showing heritage architecture

Charleston Historic District

4.5/5(3,245 area reviews)

Explore this National Historic Landmark District, boasting an unparalleled collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture, including Charleston "single houses." Nearby Ansonborough features fine Greek Revival houses and historic civic buildings.

Charleston Historic District
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
Charleston

Harleston Village

If you're spending some time in Harleston Village, Marion Square and Colonial Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Harleston Village
South Carolina Aquarium showing marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough
Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house

Downtown Charleston

4/5(643 area reviews)

Explore the National Historic Landmark District, boasting an unparalleled collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture, including Charleston "single houses." Discover fine Greek Revival homes in Ansonborough and historic civic buildings on Broad Street.

Downtown Charleston
South Carolina showing interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

While there might not be top attractions in Radcliffeborough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Port of Charleston and Music Farm.

Radcliffeborough

French Quarter, SC