Hotels in Charleston

Our shortlist of hotels in Charleston, South Carolina: every qualifying property within 10 miles of the centre, with the reason behind each pick.

53 qualifying stays
10 mile radius

Charleston concentrates almost everything worth walking to inside the peninsula. South of Broad and the blocks around the City Market hold the antebellum single houses and piazzas; Upper King is where the newer restaurants and bars sit. Cross the Ravenel Bridge to Mount Pleasant and prices drop while you gain parking.

Areas covered: South of Broad, French Quarter, Upper King Street, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston.

Selection radius: properties within 10 miles of the centre of Charleston, measured from coordinates in our source data.

53 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in Charleston. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.6 Charming Score French Quarter Inn, Historic District, SC

French Quarter Inn

Historic District, SC

9.7 guest rating from 479 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.7 guest rating across 479 reviews is among the strongest Charleston returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, a bar and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $514 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Market Pavilion Hotel, Historic District, SC

Market Pavilion Hotel

Historic District, SC

9.1 guest rating from 801 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.1 over 801 reviews, which is what put it on the Charleston shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $495 per night

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9.3 Charming Score Hotel Emeline, Historic District, SC

Hotel Emeline

Historic District, SC

9.0 guest rating from 815 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.0 guest rating across 815 reviews is among the strongest Charleston returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $344 per night

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9.3 Charming Score Harbourview Inn, Historic District, SC

Harbourview Inn

Historic District, SC

9.3 guest rating from 689 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Terrace

Why it made the listIt ranks #4 of the 53 qualifying Charleston properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $489 per night

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9.3 Charming Score The Spectator Hotel, Historic District, SC

The Spectator Hotel

Historic District, SC

9.6 guest rating from 282 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.6 over 282 reviews, which is what put it on the Charleston shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $537 per night

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9.2 Charming Score Hotel Bennett Charleston, Historic District, SC

Hotel Bennett Charleston

Historic District, SC

9.4 guest rating from 192 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.4 over 192 reviews, which is what put it on the Charleston shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $571 per night

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9.0 Charming Score The Charleston Place, Historic District, SC

The Charleston Place

Historic District, SC

9.0 guest rating from 308 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #7 of the 53 qualifying Charleston properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $555 per night

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9.0 Charming Score 20 South Battery, Charleston, SC

20 South Battery

Charleston, SC

9.4 guest rating from 195 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
4-star
Terrace

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.4 over 195 reviews, which is what put it on the Charleston shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 4 stars with a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $499 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Andrew Pinckney Inn, Historic District, SC

Andrew Pinckney Inn

Historic District, SC

8.8 guest rating from 512 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Terrace

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.8 over 512 reviews, which is what put it on the Charleston shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $286 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Regatta Inn - Adults Only, Folly Beach, SC

Regatta Inn - Adults Only

Folly Beach, SC

9.5 guest rating from 104 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
4-star
Terrace

Why it made the list104 reviews average out at 9.5 - high enough to clear our Charleston cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 4 stars with a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $307 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Hotel Folly with Marsh and Sunset Views, Folly Beach, SC

Hotel Folly with Marsh and Sunset Views

Folly Beach, SC

9.2 guest rating from 308 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.2 over 308 reviews, which is what put it on the Charleston shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $399 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Fulton Lane Inn, Charleston, SC

Fulton Lane Inn

Charleston, SC

8.9 guest rating from 326 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
4-star

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.9 over 326 reviews, which is what put it on the Charleston shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 4 stars. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $309 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Meeting Street Inn, Charleston, SC

Meeting Street Inn

Charleston, SC

8.6 guest rating from 707 Booking.com reviews

Inn
Independent

Why it made the listA 8.6 guest rating across 707 reviews is among the strongest Charleston returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $269 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Water's Edge Inn - Adults Only, Folly Beach, SC

Water's Edge Inn - Adults Only

Folly Beach, SC

9.3 guest rating from 159 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent

Why it made the list159 reviews average out at 9.3 - high enough to clear our Charleston cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 3 stars. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $305 per night

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8.6 Charming Score The Dewberry Charleston, Historic District, SC

The Dewberry Charleston

Historic District, SC

9.0 guest rating from 123 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the list123 reviews average out at 9.0 - high enough to clear our Charleston cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $583 per night

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8.6 Charming Score The Restoration Hotel, Charleston, SC

The Restoration Hotel

Charleston, SC

8.8 guest rating from 131 Booking.com reviews

Inn
Independent
4-star
Pool
Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #4 of the 53 qualifying Charleston properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 4 stars with a pool, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $398 per night

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8.6 Charming Score The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Charleston, SC

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Charleston, SC

8.7 guest rating from 125 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.7 over 125 reviews, which is what put it on the Charleston shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $463 per night

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8.5 Charming Score Shem Creek Inn, Mount Pleasant, SC

Shem Creek Inn

Mount Pleasant, SC

8.9 guest rating from 248 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pool
Terrace

Why it made the list248 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our Charleston cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $295 per night

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Common questions

Is it worth staying inside the Charleston Historic District?

If walking is how you want to see the city, yes - the peninsula is compact and most of the architecture people come for is inside it. We keep a separate shortlist for the historic district itself.

How many hotels in Charleston made this shortlist?

53 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is French Quarter Inn at 9.6, with a 9.7 guest rating from 479 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $286 to $571 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.