Here is our list of recommended cheap Charleston hotels. Wherever possible, we have excluded one-star hotels, hostels, apartments or other accommodation types, and anything rated below average by our verified user ratings. Hope you enjoy our recommendations!
Not cheap enough? It's often cheaper to stay a little bit out of town. How about trying Mount Pleasant (South Carolina), Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, North Charleston, Goose Creek.
Address: 1524 Savannah Hwy (US 17 S), Charleston, United States
The Sleep Inn Charleston is within close driving distance to the Citadel Mall, three miles from Fort Sumter, and six miles from the Charleston Coliseum. Guests looking for a variety of nearby entertainment choices will appreciate the close proximity to public beaches, parks, plantations and gardens, golf courses, shopping, walking tours, the historical district, and more. The Sleep Inn Charleston is just 10 miles from the Charleston International Airport. A parking area is on-site at this inn. The guestrooms at the Sleep Inn Charleston now provide complimentary high-speed Internet access. Standard features in all rooms include air conditioning, clock radios, data-ports, desks, voicemail, microwave ovens, refrigerators, irons/ironing boards, coffeemakers, hairdryers, and ceiling fans. HBO is free at this inn. Guests of the Sleep Inn Charleston wake up to a complimentary Continental breakfast, including piping hot Belgian waffles. A swimming pool is on the property and is open seasonally. A business center is on-site, as well as a fitness center. Complimentary newspapers are offered on weekdays. Valet laundry service is available.
from 60 USD*
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Address: 1540 Savannah Highway, Charleston, United States
The Best Western Sweetgrass Inn Charleston is close to points of interest such as Charleston Landing and Fort Sumter. This hotel in Charleston is just 10 miles away from Folly Beach. The annual Spoleto Festival is held nearby. Other suggested activities include the Ghost Tours, Patriots Point Naval Area, and the Magnolia Plantation. Business travelers are close to the MUSC hospital facility and Cummins Turbo Tech. On-site parking is available and is free at the Best Western Sweetgrass Inn Charleston. The rooms at the Best Western Sweetgrass Inn Charleston offer enhanced sleeping environments with the new Sealy pillow-top beds. All rooms provide cable television, high-speed Internet access, irons and ironing boards, coffeemakers, data-ports, voicemail, and more. Guests enjoy the free Continental breakfast at the Best Western Sweetgrass Inn Charleston and complimentary newspapers. The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a business center. This is a pet-friendly hotel (a surcharge is applied). There is a 24-hour front service desk to assist guests with any questions or concerns.
from 63 USD*
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Address: 146 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, United States
This hotel in Charleston is just two blocks from the marina, and is one mile from the Citadel. Guests of the Best Western Hotel Downtown Charleston may consider nearby entertainment options such as tours of the historic downtown area, visiting the museum, or shopping the unique boutiques in the city. Golf courses, sophisticated restaurants, and Folly Beach are all nearby. Parking is free at the Best Western Hotel Downtown Charleston. The hotel is eight miles from the Charleston International Airport. All guestrooms at the Best Western Hotel Downtown Charleston are equipped with coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons, ironing boards, televisions with HBO, voicemail, telephones, alarm clocks, and more. There are 151 rooms at the Best Western Hotel Downtown Charleston. Two of the rooms are especially designed to be pet-friendly (a surcharge is applied). The hotel offers a variety of business services, such as photocopies, faxes, and a meeting area. An outdoor pool and sundeck beckon guests on gorgeous Carolina days. Laundry facilities and a safe deposit box are available at the hotel.
from 72 USD*
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Address: 2008 Savannah Highway, Charleston, United States
This accommodation in Charleston is just five miles from the downtown area. The Town and Country Inn Charleston is close to the Charleston City Market, which features hundreds of vendors; the hotel is close to Waterfront Park as well. Bring home souvenirs, tapestries, and jewelry from the local artists and vendors. The Town and Country Inn Charleston is five miles from the Charleston International Airport. Pets weighing up to 50 pounds may stay at the Town and Country Inn Charleston; there is a $100 pet deposit required. Standard room amenities include cable television, HBO, voicemail, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, and coffeemakers. The bathrooms feature marble. The Town and Country Inn Charleston is a two-story building offering conference rooms and public spaces. Guests enjoy the indoor pool and outdoor pool, and the racquetball court and fitness center with two saunas. Laundry facilities are available for guests of the hotel. Trotters Restaurant and Lounge is the on-site restaurant, which features traditional American-style fare. Please note, guests must be 21 years or older to book a room with this hotel.
from 77 USD*
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Address: 678 Citadel Haven Drive, Charleston, United States
The Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston is just minutes from the historic downtown area. Guests are near world-class golf courses and historical plantations. Some dining options within a mile of the hotel include Miyabi Kyoto Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and Ruby Tuesday’s. The Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston is conveniently located off Highway 17. Select suites at the Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston offer whirlpools. Standard features include in-room coffee makers, hair dryers, cable television, microwave ovens, and refrigerators. Rollaway beds are available for a small fee. Connecting rooms are available as well. The decor at the Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston is West Indies style, with plantation shutters and a lobby with heart of pine floors. The hotel offers 121 guestrooms, a pool, and meeting facilities that can hold up to 200 people. Complimentary Continental breakfasts are provided to guests so that they may get on with their business or sightseeing as soon as possible. Laundry services are available. Guests are welcome to attend the manager’s reception from 5 pm to 7 pm, Monday through Thursday.
from 79 USD*
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Address: 237 Meeting Street, Charleston, United States
This Charleston hotel is close to attractions like the local aquarium, the College of Charleston, Fort Sumter boat tour, shopping, dining, and many museums such as the Gibbes Museum of Art. The hotel was built in 1830 under a different name, and was a meeting place for writers like Edgar Allen Poe. On-site parking is complimentary at the Best Western King Charles Inn Charleston. Complimentary wireless Internet access, iPod docks, and 32-inch LCD televisions are provided at the Best Western King Charles Inn Charleston so that guests may stay in touch with the rest of the world. Guestrooms feature poster beds, armoires, and replicas of period furnishings. Coffeemakers and irons are provided. No smoking, please. Guests of the Best Western King Charles Inn Charleston appreciate the coffee and tea bar that is open 18 hours a day. Cheese, crackers, and fruit are served at the evening manager’s social hour. Business services are available. For a nominal charge, guests may enjoy a biscuits-and-gravy breakfast, or cereal, yogurt and fruit for a healthy alternative. Room service is available during certain hours. The hotel property has both a library and an outdoor pool.
from 80 USD*
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Address: 98 Ripley Point Drive, Charleston, United States
This Charleston hotel is just a mile from the heart of the downtown area. The SpringHill Suites Downtown Charleston is close to all the action, such as tours of plantations and historic homes or downtown boutique shopping. Other nearby places to go include the public beaches, local museums, golf courses, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Complimentary parking is provided to guests of the SpringHill Suites Downtown Charleston. The hotel offers an airport shuttle to guests for no charge. Transportation is also available to the historic district for a small fee. All suites at the SpringHill Suites Downtown Charleston are furnished with a mini-fridge, microwave oven, sink, and coffeemaker. Free high-speed Internet access is provided. Sleeper sofas are furnished in the living areas, and the office areas have phones and data-ports. The SpringHill Suites Downtown Charleston provides a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool spa. A fitness center is located on-site. Guests appreciate the free deluxe Continental breakfast served each morning in the hotel lobby.
from 82 USD*
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Address: 160 Fairchild Street, Charleston, United States
This Charleston hotel is close to the Gibbes Museum of Art and the Children’s Museum of the Low Country. The Hampton Inn Daniel Island Charleston is a quick walk away from Blackbaud Stadium and the Family Circle Tennis Center. Other excursion ideas include area beaches, historical plantations, or the aquarium. Less than five miles from the hotel, there are a variety of restaurants such as Tecklenberg's Cafe, Just Fresh, or Laura Albert's Tasteful Options. The Hampton Inn Daniel Island Charleston is located at Exit 24 off I-526. Complimentary airport shuttle service is provided. Turn-down service is available to guests who request it at the Hampton Inn Daniel Island Charleston as a special amenity. Cable television with HBO, coffeemakers, high-speed Internet access, refrigerators, microwave ovens, hairdryers, and irons are all provided. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available. Rollaway beds available upon request for an additional surcharge. The Hampton Inn Daniel Island Charleston is in a quiet area and offers 128 rooms and suites, some with connecting rooms. Besides an outdoor pool and fitness center, the hotel offers meeting facilities and a business center. A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning.
from 87 USD*
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Address: 115 Meeting Street, Charleston, United States
The Holiday Inn Mills House Charleston is just a half mile from the Battery District, and is close to the aquarium, Waterfront Park, and the King Street Antique District. This hotel originally opened in 1853. Travelers enjoy wandering through the historic district, playing a round of golf on one of the nearby courses, or shopping through the boutiques. Parking at the Holiday Inn Mills House Charleston is $20 per day for self-parking, and $22 per day for valet parking. The rooms at the Holiday Inn Mills House Charleston are styled with period reproductions, but offer modern amenities such as coffeemakers, free high-speed Internet access, and hairdryers. The Holiday Inn Mills House Charleston is on several “best” lists; it was named Best Historic Hotel by Frommer’s Charleston Guide, and Conde Nast named it to the Gold List of the World’s Best Hotels. This historic hotel hosted both General Robert E. Lee and President Teddy Roosevelt. Throughout the hotel, there are priceless antiques and Italian marble. The hotel has been renovated to include a fitness room, outdoor pool, gift shop, restaurant, and a lounge.
from 91 USD*
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Address: 19 Vendue Range, Charleston, United States
The Vendue Inn Charleston is just one block from a waterfront park and harbor and is close to all that Charleston has to offer. This inn is in the historical district, and guests appreciate the proximity to shops, art galleries, and museums. Charleston International Airport is situated 12 miles from the Vendue Inn Charleston. Guestrooms with fireplaces and nightly turn-down service are appreciated by guests of the Vendue Inn Charleston. The plush robes and deluxe bath products help guests feel pampered. The televisions offer premium channels, and the wireless Internet access is provided for free. Voicemail and multi-line telephones are provided. Laundering needs can be met with the laundry and dry cleaning service. The Vendue Inn Charleston was constructed into an inn in 1965; it was created from several warehouses from the 1860s. Guests enjoy the rooftop restaurant and lounge, even on cooler days, because outdoor heaters are provided. The innkeepers encourage guests to use the complimentary bicycles to tour around the area. And the little things really add up – the inn offers a free Southern breakfast, an afternoon guest reception, and milk and cookies before bedtime. There is a business center, hair salon, and hot tub on the premises. This inn welcomes pets.
from 97 USD*
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