The Best Hotels Closest to Washington Square in Charleston for 2026

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A table set with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, a lantern, and a small plate of fruit.

A hotel entrance with a balcony and a staircase.

A grand staircase with a wooden finish and ornate metal railings, leading to a lobby area with a large marble floor and potted plants.

A grand staircase with a circular marble floor, a palm tree, and a chandelier.

1. French Quarter Inn

French Quarter, 0.4 km from Washington Square

Syreeta

￥58,138

￥66,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern dining area with a round table, blue chairs, and white walls.

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

2. 360 King

King Street, 1 km from Washington Square

Grant

￥39,811

￥45,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large window, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

Ansonborough, 1.4 km from Washington Square

Margie

￥27,353

￥31,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a flat roof.

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

4. The Nickel Hotel

King Street, 1.8 km from Washington Square

Susan

￥43,754

￥55,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a balcony with a view, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

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.

5. HarbourView Inn

French Quarter, 0.5 km from Washington Square

Robert

￥47,922

￥54,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

6. The Spectator Hotel

French Quarter, 0.5 km from Washington Square

Stephen

￥61,042

￥69,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A paved pathway flanked by tall trees and neatly trimmed hedges, leading towards a building with a white facade.

7. The Cooper

French Quarter, 0.6 km from Washington Square

Kaye

￥96,580

￥119,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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, 0.9 km from Washington Square

Cindy

￥51,082

￥63,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a brick pathway.

9. 20 South Battery

South of Broad, 0.7 km from Washington Square

Donald

￥50,754

￥64,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 buffet with various food items including sandwiches, pastries, and condiments.

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

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

10. Andrew Pinckney Inn

Ansonborough, 0.6 km from Washington Square

Kimberly

￥35,430

￥40,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious bar area with high stools, a long wooden bar counter, and a kitchen area with shelves and appliances.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a kitchen area with modern appliances.

A kitchen with a brick wall, a built-in cabinet with glass doors, and a refrigerator with a glass door.

A staircase with a motorcycle parked at the top, surrounded by lanterns and potted plants.

11. The Restoration

King Street, 0.7 km from Washington Square

Mickey

￥43,541

￥50,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A grand lobby with a marble staircase, a large chandelier, and a central table with flowers.

12. The Charleston Place

King Street, 0.5 km from Washington Square

Gillian

￥60,710

￥78,264 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 modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large window offering a city view.

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

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

13. The Dewberry Charleston

Ansonborough, 1.3 km from Washington Square

Faith

￥61,501

￥70,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A beachside walkway with bicycles, colorful chairs, and palm trees.

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

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

14. The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

2.6 km from Washington Square

Robert

￥26,765

￥37,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with a brick fireplace, white sofas, and string lights.

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, white backsplash, and a built-in oven. There is a potted plant and a basket of fruit on the counter.

A couple walking down a wooden staircase in a hotel lobby with a modern interior design and a view of the upper floor.

A bathroom vanity with a mirror, a sink, a bottle of champagne, and a lamp.

15. Emeline

Ansonborough, 0.5 km from Washington Square

dave

￥33,090

￥45,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a glass railing and a building with a tiled roof.

A spacious, elegantly decorated lounge area with a central bar, plush seating, and large windows.

A spacious indoor area with a view of the city, furnished with leather chairs and a bar area.

A grand lobby with a central chandelier, a circular railing, and a patterned floor.

16. Hotel Bennett

King Street, 1.3 km from Washington Square

Lisa

￥89,740

￥102,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a mural, and a pergola.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dark wooden door.

17. The Ansonborough

Ansonborough, 0.8 km from Washington Square

Robert

￥35,454

￥40,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A building with a central arched entrance, multiple windows with shutters, and a person walking in front.

A breakfast table with croissants, muffins, and fruit, and a bed with a person lying in the background.

A waterfront view with a metal railing, vibrant flowers, and a sailboat in the distance.

A beach with a sunset, calm waters, and distant buildings.

18. Fulton Lane Inn

King Street, 0.4 km from Washington Square

Cristi

￥38,276

￥44,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A couple dining at a rooftop restaurant with a city skyline and a church spire in the background.

A grand piano in a spacious room with a chandelier, red curtains, and a red chair.

A building with a sign reading "The Enclave at The Vendue".

A bar area with a long counter, red barstools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

19. The Vendue

French Quarter, 0.4 km from Washington Square

Cathy

￥33,296

￥41,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, a fountain, and seating areas.

A room with multiple round tables covered with green tablecloths, a bar area with a green backdrop, and arched ceiling with chandeliers.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, arched passageway, and outdoor seating area.

A spacious lobby with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

20. Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Charleston Historic District, 0.1 km from Washington Square

Abram

￥37,467

￥49,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Washington Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
French Quarter Inn	10.0 Exceptional 1,030 reviews	View
360 King	10.0 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Nickel Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
HarbourView Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Washington Square Hotel Reviews

Emeline

10/10 Excellent

"Though we did not use the bikes, I think that's such a nice amenity! Record players over and we're all so nice touch and a location was perfect."

Indigo Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Close to king street shopping and restaurants, coffee in the morning and pastries, wine and cheese in the evening, very convenient parking (for an additional fee). Easy, affordable, large rooms, great location."

The Cooper

10/10 Excellent

"awesome location, very clean and new"

The Ryder Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was very fresh and modern. The pool area and bar were lively and well maintained. The pool area, front desk and restaurant/bar staff were really pleasant. The cafe was overpriced for what was served and the cafe morning staff didn’t have much personality. But there are other coffee options nearby!"

Andrew Pinckney Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast very good and in the afternoon the wine and cheese bar hosted by Barbara very kind helpful staff employee."

The Meeting Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay, the room was clean and cool and the city was beautiful!"

The Restoration

8/10 Good

"The Restoration is well located, we were able to walk to the sights we wanted to see in Charleston. The accommodations were great, the sitting area and kitchenette very useful and comfortable. Free breakfast delivered to our door was an unexpected treat."

Elliott House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect for a quick girls trip or couples trip! Convenient to everything! We never moved our car! Parking Garage right across the street! Room was clean, staff was friendly and helped us with everything we asked! Would definitely stay at the Elliot house again!!"

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and amenities. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Other attractions near Washington Square

A historic building with a clock tower, palm trees, and a street with light trails.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Gaze up at the iconic white steeple and learn about the rich history of the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston.

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A historic building with ornate green railings and a white car parked in front.

Dock Street Theater

10.0/10 (1 review)

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

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Charleston City Hall

Charleston City Hall is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's churches, or seek out its local tours.

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Charleston County Historic Courthouse

Find out about the history of Charleston when you spend time at Charleston County Historic Courthouse. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Postal Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Postal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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Revealed Art Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Revealed Art Gallery during your trip to Charleston. Check out the churches and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Dog Horse Fine Art Portraiture and Sculpture Garden

You can study the exhibits at Dog Horse Fine Art Portraiture and Sculpture Garden, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Thomas Elfe House

Find out about the history of Charleston when you take a trip to Thomas Elfe House. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Washington Square?

Washington Square is located in a historic area of Charleston known for its bar scene and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 257 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Washington Square?

Adjacent to Washington Square, The Palmetto Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Emeline and The Francis Marion Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Washington Square?

Expedia has 257 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Washington Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Washington Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Washington Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Washington Square?

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What can I see and do near Washington Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at International African American Museum, Charleston Museum, or USS Yorktown. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Dock Street Theater, Rainbow Row, and Charleston City Market. You can catch a show at Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston Music Hall, and Music Farm.

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Our top choices for Washington Square hotels

1. French Quarter Inn

2. 360 King

3. Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

4. The Nickel Hotel

5. HarbourView Inn

6. The Spectator Hotel

7. The Cooper

8. The Pinch Hotel

9. 20 South Battery

10. Andrew Pinckney Inn

11. The Restoration

12. The Charleston Place

13. The Dewberry Charleston

14. The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

15. Emeline

16. Hotel Bennett

17. The Ansonborough

18. Fulton Lane Inn

19. The Vendue

20. Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Top Washington Square Hotel Reviews

Emeline

Indigo Inn

The Cooper

The Ryder Hotel

Andrew Pinckney Inn

The Meeting Street Inn

The Restoration

Elliott House Inn

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Other attractions near Washington Square

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Dock Street Theater

Charleston City Hall

Charleston County Historic Courthouse

Postal Museum

Revealed Art Gallery

Dog Horse Fine Art Portraiture and Sculpture Garden

Thomas Elfe House

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