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 churches, 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 shops or churches 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 stunning cathedral, 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

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

￥5,541
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

￥6,011
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Schooner Pride

Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

￥8,274
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

￥7,583
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Folly Beach: Morning Dolphin Boat Trip to Morris Island

Folly Beach: Morning Dolphin Boat Trip to Morris Island

￥9,868
per adult
Folly Beach: Morning Dolphin Boat Trip to Morris Island
Morning Charleston Harbor Sail Lux Catamaran Shade and Seating

Morning Charleston Harbor Sail Lux Catamaran Shade and Seating

￥5,621
per adult
Morning Charleston Harbor Sail Lux Catamaran Shade and Seating
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French Quarter Hotel Deals

The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The price is ￥41,449 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
￥41,449
￥47,559 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
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! (721 reviews)
Great location, beautiful building

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

The Vendue
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The price is ￥44,503 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
￥44,503
￥51,085 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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! (816 reviews)
Room is modern and comfortable. Loved the shower. Welcome was warm and pleasant with really great service booking tours. If you go to Charleston consider Palmetto.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 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! (1,000 reviews)
Great room in a great city. Hotel stay was excellent

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

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HarbourView Inn
The Loutrel

The Loutrel

4 out of 5
61 State St, Charleston, SC
The price is ￥83,810 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
￥83,810
￥95,853 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
Excellent cleanliness, easy breakfast, close to historic district

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

The Loutrel
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! (1,015 reviews)
Fun

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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French Quarter Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
The price is ￥14,937 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
￥14,937
￥18,877 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,426 reviews)
Nice location, close to downtown but still quiet. Our room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 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