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Where to stay in Charleston for first-time tourists

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Best neighborhoods for first-time tourists in Charleston

Charleston is serviced by dozens of local hotels and practically every major U.S. chain. Expect to pay top dollar for a room on the downtown peninsula, particularly if you wish to stay in one of the historic hotels. The upside of taking a room there is the proximity of all major attractions--you won't need a car to explore and enjoy your visit. Less expensive options are available in North Charleston, West Ashley, and Mount Pleasant, where you'll find all kinds of inns for the budget-conscious traveler.
North Charleston
Budget : 22 hotels from $41
Mid-range : 34 hotels from $60
Luxury : 2 hotels from $62
Downtown Charleston
Mid-range : 20 hotels
Luxury : 24 hotels
Mount Pleasant
Budget : 4 hotels from $52
Mid-range : 25 hotels from $50
Luxury : 3 hotels from $109
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Hotels with best location in Charleston

Location score is based on the places you will visit combined with the best areas to stay

Luxury

Proximity  9.9
4-star
The Restoration Hotel
Downtown Charleston
9.0
Guest rating
Proximity  9.9
5-star
The Charleston Place
Downtown Charleston
9.1
Guest rating
Proximity  9.9
4-star
The Palmetto Hotel, Charleston
Downtown Charleston
Proximity  9.9
5-star
The Spectator Hotel
Downtown Charleston
9.4
Guest rating

Mid-range

Proximity  9.9
3-star
Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
Downtown Charleston
8.9
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
3-star
Meeting Street Inn
Downtown Charleston
8.2
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
3-star
The Quarters on Vendue
Downtown Charleston
8.1
Guest rating
Proximity  9.7
3-star
The Ryder Hotel
Downtown Charleston
8.0
Guest rating

Budget

Proximity  3.5
2-star
Comfort Suites North Charleston - Ashley Phosphate
North Charleston
8.0
Guest rating
Proximity  3.5
2-star
Tru By Hilton Charleston Ashley Phosphate, Sc
North Charleston
9.0
Guest rating
Proximity  3.5
2-star
Motel 6-Charleston, SC - South
West of the Ashley
5.0
Guest rating
Proximity  3.5
2-star
InTown Suites Extended Stay North Charleston SC - Ashley Phosphate
North Charleston
5.6
Guest rating

Apartments

Proximity  9.7
The Charleston Chestnut Mansion
Downtown Charleston
Proximity  6.0
Guesthouse Charleston SOUTH 82 A and B
Downtown Charleston
Proximity  6.0
Guesthouse Charleston SOUTH 82 A
Downtown Charleston
Proximity  6.0
Guesthouse Charleston SOUTH 82 B
Downtown Charleston

Others

Proximity  9.9
195 East Bay
Downtown Charleston
Proximity  9.9
The Loutrel
Downtown Charleston
9.6
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
125 Church
Downtown Charleston
Proximity  9.8
19 Chalmers
Downtown Charleston

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Charleston

4.4
Gardens · Historic Sites · Nightlife
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