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

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4.5/5(632 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

4.5/5(2,986 reviews)

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 shops, 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

Things to do

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

￥4,193
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Cocktail Tour

Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

￥5,061
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
Mark Jones inside Washington Square Park

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

￥3,832
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour

Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour

￥16,139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

￥1,085
per adult
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Charleston: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour

Charleston: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour

￥16,980
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour
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French Quarter Hotel Deals

The Vendue
The Vendue
4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
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! (575 reviews)
Meh experience
"Had issues with check in, ended up upgrading us to a room on the first floor which we didnt really like because with the windows open literally everyone can look in. The decor was artsy but kind of weird, all red and white. With the windows down for privacy, the room lacked lighting."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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The Palmetto Hotel
The Palmetto Hotel
4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The price is ￥41,888 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥41,888
￥48,082 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (738 reviews)
"Nice property with a very good staff. Good location for shopping and dining. Very modern and nice bathroom. Comfortable bed but room is a bit aged. Morning breakfast and evening cocktails are excellent."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

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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! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was the best part about my stay. Quite honestly, I was somewhat disappointed in the cleanliness of my room. The door my room had dirt marks all over it near where the key card is used. The walls in the room had some dirt on them as well. The bathroom was very clean, however. The beds were ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

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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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Superb place"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

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The Loutrel
The Loutrel
4 out of 5
61 State St, Charleston, SC
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! (948 reviews)
"This place is WONDERFUL! Perfect location for the market, catching a horse carriage ride, lots of restaurants, couple of blocks to waterfront. BUT, the Loutrel is impeccable! From the moment you walk in the door, smiling faces. Our room was so so very clean, modern, with great turndown service we ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 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! (1,008 reviews)
"We loved this hotel. It was beautiful, having a very old world feel. There was a pretty big disappointment for me, as the pool closed due to chemical problems. This was my primary reason for choosing this hotel. This was an anniversary trip without kids and the hope of enjoying swimming without kids ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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 The Riviera Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Harleston Village
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
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

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

French Quarter, SC