Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Charleston
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Charleston, United States — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with South of Broad.
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Top pick
South of Broad
Most historic streets — Rainbow Row, Battery Park, antebellum mansions.
7 min walk from center
#2
King Street
Main shopping + restaurant strip — boutiques, cocktail bars, gallery openings.
6 min walk from center
#3
Sullivan’s Island
20-min drive across the harbor — beaches, fort, low-key seafood shacks.
9.0 km from center
Getting around
Walk the historic centre; CARTA buses and DASH shuttles cover King Street to the harbor.
Most parking is metered downtown — use the Liberty Square garage for full-day visits.