The Best Hotels Closest to South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston for 2026

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A modern kitchen with a central island, grey cabinets, and a brick accent wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

1. 360 King

King Street, 1.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Angela Erica

￥48,135

￥54,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A room with a round table, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

A bedroom with a bed, a door leading to a living area with a sofa and a plant.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a staircase, and a well-maintained lawn.

A two-story building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

2. 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only

Cannonborough Elliotborough, 1.9 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Stephanie

￥67,777

￥77,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A narrow brick pathway flanked by buildings with balconies and potted plants.

A spacious outdoor seating area with multiple sofas and chairs, a wooden coffee table, and round ottomans.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with pendant lights, a dining area with stools, a sofa with cushions, and a large painting on the wall.

3. Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

Ansonborough, 0.4 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Margie

￥28,557

￥32,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the street.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, a wooden table with a tray of items, and a yellow door in the background.

A modern two-story building with large windows and a central entrance.

4. The Iris Charleston

Cannonborough Elliotborough, 1.8 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Brian

￥26,014

￥41,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and a brick building with balconies.

A modern lounge with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A reception desk with a modern design, flanked by potted plants and a large abstract painting.

A living room with a large tapestry, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

5. The Nickel Hotel

King Street, 1.3 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Susan

￥43,915

￥55,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Two champagne flutes on a ledge with a view of a pier and a body of water.

A brick building with a sign reading "Harbour View Inn" and a two-story structure with balconies.

A chandelier with multiple candles, a map of the Atlantic Ocean, and a compass rose.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window with a view.

6. HarbourView Inn

French Quarter, 1.3 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Kristin

￥53,528

￥61,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a ground-level restaurant.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a black metal gate, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and a nightstand.

A modern lobby with a round wooden table, seating area, and a large chandelier.

A modern living room with a sofa set, two side tables, a coffee table, and decorative items.

7. The Spectator Hotel

French Quarter, 1.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Keli

￥60,969

￥69,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a brick wall.

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign reading "The French."

A brick building with multiple windows, a central door, and potted plants.

8. The Pinch Hotel

King Street, 1.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Cindy

￥55,284

￥68,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a fireplace.

A traditional building with a red door, white shutters, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

A brick pathway leading to a patio area with tables and benches, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.

A beach chair and umbrella on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

9. Zero George Street

Ansonborough, 0.6 km from South Carolina Aquarium

PAUL

￥70,917

￥81,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story building with a balcony, columns, and a gate.

An arched window with a view of a house and greenery.

A stone pathway in a garden with a bench, trees, and a brick wall in the background.

A grand room with a large blue sofa, ornate chandeliers, and classic furniture.

10. 20 South Battery

South of Broad, 2.3 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Donald

￥51,250

￥65,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the sea.

A spacious hallway with a geometric patterned floor, a spiral staircase, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A long hallway with large windows, wooden floors, and multiple seating areas.

A hotel with a pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and umbrellas.

11. The Cooper

French Quarter, 1.2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Gjoka

￥107,379

￥132,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a brick building in the background, and string lights.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, and a door leading outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining area with chairs, and a staircase with a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a brick wall, a large island with bar stools, and a hanging pendant light.

12. Fire Tower

Cannonborough Elliotborough, 2.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Roy Pat

￥18,327

￥41,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A corridor with a checkered ceiling, large potted plants, and hanging wicker lamps.

A large indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by columns and potted plants.

A large, multi-story hotel with a central entrance, surrounded by trees and featuring a prominent entrance gate.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a brick building with multiple windows and flags, and lush greenery.

13. The Charleston Place

King Street, 1.2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Gillian

￥59,983

￥77,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a bedside table, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A formal dining room with long tables, clear chairs, and elegant floral centerpieces.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large window offering a city view.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, white cushions, and potted plants.

14. The Dewberry Charleston

Ansonborough, 0.9 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Faith

￥66,164

￥75,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large desk with a laptop, leather chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

A kitchen with teal cabinetry, a granite countertop, and various kitchen appliances including a coffee maker and a kettle.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dresser, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A brick building with a black awning labeled "Andrew Pinckney Inn."

15. Andrew Pinckney Inn

Ansonborough, 1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Kimberly

￥35,126

￥40,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered outdoor area with a pool, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A covered outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a view of the beach and marina.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a brick fireplace. Tables are arranged in a U-shape around the fireplace, with hanging pendant lights above.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a grand chandelier, and a central open area leading to a door.

16. The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Mollie

￥23,853

￥34,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with bar stools.

A bar area with a long counter, red bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

17. Hotel Richemont

King Street, 1.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Geofredo

￥44,293

￥55,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pool.

A building with a balcony and wrought iron railing.

A bar area with a wooden bowl containing several bottles of champagne, glasses, and a candle on a countertop.

A courtyard with a swimming pool, benches, and a building with arched windows and balconies.

18. Planters Inn

Ansonborough, 1.2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Richard

￥49,600

￥56,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a dresser, a ceiling fan, and a door.

A porch with white balustrades and green doors, adorned with flower baskets.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a living room with a blue sofa, and a staircase with wooden railings.

19. Luxurious Private Suites in Downtown Charleston

Cannonborough Elliotborough, 2.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Carlos

￥26,687

￥44,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a sofa, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a television, and a patterned carpet.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, a bed, and a bathroom.

20. Staybridge Suites Charleston - Mount Pleasant by IHG

3 km from South Carolina Aquarium

April

￥21,318

￥24,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina Aquarium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
360 King	10.0 Exceptional 32 reviews	View
86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only	10.0 Exceptional 77 reviews	View
Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston	9.8 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
The Iris Charleston	9.8 Exceptional 177 reviews	View
The Nickel Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 213 reviews	View

Top South Carolina Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Phenomenal place to stay. The staff, the pool, the restaurant are simply unrivaled. I had an issue with the sliding door not locking and they immediately fixed it. The maintenance guy even stopped by to ensure I knew how to use the new lock. Kudos to him and the rest of the staff for going above and beyond. I met a couple bartenders at the restaurant Timone, and Brian. Once again, top notch service and recommendations. I would recommend this location vs anywhere else in the area"

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Our overnight stay at the Hotel Indigo was fantastic. A family member had an early morning procedure at MUSC and it was super close to the hospital. The hotel was clean & beautiful, comfortable, and the front desk ladies were exceptional!! I gave the review 3 stars for the amenities solely because of our disappointing experience at the restaurant. The service was nonexistent. We arrived to the hotel around 6PM after driving for almost 2 hours. It was pouring rain, there were flooding advisories & we were not familiar with the area. We had to leave at 5:30AM to be at the hospital. Going to grab dinner was not ideal. After trying to find the restaurant phone number, I went down to the bar to place an order and wait on it. The bar staff never once acknowledged me and I never saw another waiter. I stood by the register at the bar, where 3 bartenders were back and forth. After a few minutes of standing there, another patron came up and asked if I was in line...I said yes. Again, the bartenders were right on the other side of the bar, using the register and serving other people. The bartenders came to her & helped her with what she needed, I assumed she was a regular and they knew what she needed. I was not addressed. I grabbed a menu from the bar near the register to look at it, and still I was never addressed. I tried to make eye contact indicating that I wanted to order. I ended up leaving without ever being spoken to. I'm hoping this is not always the experience."

Emeline

10/10 Excellent

"I love the Emeline! It has everything I want and need. The room, the staff, the coffee shop that adjoins, the size of the restaurant. The staff is ultra accomodating!! This is my fourth stay, and I cannot bring myself to try another place!!"

The Cooper

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing and definitely would stay again!! 5 star property!!"

Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in the one bedroom condo and it was like having our own apartment. It was so spacious and beautifully decorated along with high end finishes. I just wanted to move right in. So quiet and very walkable to all sightseeing. Harris teeter is just down the street so we were able to stock up on snacks to have in the kitchen. I’ll definitely stay here again! They are time shares so each one is a tad different but not much."

The Ryder Hotel

8/10 Good

"Loved the outdoor pool, bar and dining. Hood vibe."

The Vendue

10/10 Excellent

"overall great stay"

The Dewberry Charleston

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Bennett

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was absolutely wonderful!"

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Charlotte Street Park

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Irish Memorial

You can find out about the history of Charleston with a trip to Irish Memorial. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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International African American Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at International African American Museum during your travels in Charleston. Check out the churches and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Gadsdenboro Park

After visiting Gadsdenboro Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charleston. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Charleston County Public Library

Charleston County Public Library is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Gaillard Municipal Auditorium

You can make plans for a show at Gaillard Municipal Auditorium on your trip to Charleston. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.

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Charleston Gaillard Center

9.0/10 (74 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Charleston Gaillard Center, a storied theater in Charleston. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina Aquarium?

South Carolina Aquarium is located in a historic area of Charleston known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 444 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near South Carolina Aquarium?

Emeline is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from South Carolina Aquarium. Other good choices within a short distance include The Francis Marion Hotel and The Ryder Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South Carolina Aquarium?

Expedia has 444 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Carolina Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to South Carolina Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Carolina Aquarium?

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What can I see and do near South Carolina Aquarium?

International African American Museum, Charleston Museum, and USS Yorktown feature captivating exhibits. Charleston Music Hall, Charleston City Market, and Dock Street Theater are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around South Carolina Aquarium. You can watch performances at Charleston Gaillard Center, Music Farm, and American Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for South Carolina Aquarium hotels

1. 360 King

2. 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only

3. Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

4. The Iris Charleston

5. The Nickel Hotel

6. HarbourView Inn

7. The Spectator Hotel

8. The Pinch Hotel

9. Zero George Street

10. 20 South Battery

11. The Cooper

12. Fire Tower

13. The Charleston Place

14. The Dewberry Charleston

15. Andrew Pinckney Inn

16. The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

17. Hotel Richemont

18. Planters Inn

19. Luxurious Private Suites in Downtown Charleston

20. Staybridge Suites Charleston - Mount Pleasant by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina Aquarium

Top South Carolina Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG

Emeline

The Cooper

Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

The Ryder Hotel

The Vendue

The Dewberry Charleston

Hotel Bennett

Other attractions near South Carolina Aquarium

Liberty Square

Charlotte Street Park

Irish Memorial

International African American Museum

Gadsdenboro Park

Charleston County Public Library

Gaillard Municipal Auditorium

Charleston Gaillard Center

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