The Brick: Charleston's Favorite Tavern

Eclectic poke bowls, salads & burritos made with raw fish, chicken & tofu options, plus bubble tea.

This lively bistro serves all-day French-inspired dishes, chic drinks, and cozy outdoor seating, perfect for casual brunches and relaxed meals.

Brick-walled art gallery featuring work from visual artists in a modern-industrial interior.

Low-key dorms & private rooms with shared bathrooms in 19th-century houses, plus free breakfast. Occupying several quaint homes from the 19th century, this relaxed hostel is 2 miles from both the 4-block City Market and the South Carolina Aquarium, and 11 miles from the Fort Sumter museum. Sleeping up to 8 people, the low-key coed or single-sex dorms offer bunk beds, hardwood floors, free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms. Casual private rooms are also available; some add futons. Bed linens are provided; towels are extra. There are no TVs in the rooms. Parking and breakfast are complimentary. Other amenities include communal kitchens, and porches with seating. Pets are welcome for a fee. Residency restrictions may apply.

Refined takes on American comfort food are served in this charming, historic house with a porch.

Chic rooms & suites with kitchens in a trendy hotel offering spa treatments & breakfast. Amid shops and eateries in downtown Charleston, this trendy hotel iis a 9-minute walk from the Charleston City Market and a mile from the International African American Museum. Interstate 26 is 2 miles away. Stylish rooms have Wi-Fi and TVs, plus kitchens, washer/dryers and minibars. Upgraded rooms add balconies. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature separate living areas. Amenities include spa treatments and loaner bikes. Continental breakfast is available.

Classic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.

Upscale hotel eatery creating seasonal New American cuisine & craft cocktails.

Luxe quarters with marble baths & mahogany beds in a haute hotel with a rooftop bar & a steakhouse. Amid the shops and dining of historic downtown Charleston, this luxurious landmark hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Waterfront Park and 1 mile from the South Carolina Aquarium. Plush rooms have mahogany beds, marble bathrooms with separate showers and tubs, spa robes and designer toiletries. Suites offer whirlpool tubs and concierge service, which includes hot breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks. A presidential suite adds a separate living area, a baby grand piano, a full bar and optional butler service. There’s a high-end steakhouse and a rooftop pool with a bar, as well as meeting and event space. Valet parking is available (fee).