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Hotel Options in Charleston

    The Francis Marion Hotel

    The Francis Marion Hotel

    387 King St Charleston SC
    $143 nightly
    The price is $163 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
    $163 total
    Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,964 reviews)
    The Ryder Hotel

    The Ryder Hotel

    237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
    $240 nightly
    The price is $273 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
    $273 total
    Dec 14 - Dec 15
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
    Emeline

    Emeline

    181 Church St Charleston SC
    $247 nightly
    The price is $281 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
    $281 total
    Dec 15 - Dec 16
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,662 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Charleston
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Charleston. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Charleston has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Charleston hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Charleston.

Hostels let you really see Charleston
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Charleston. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Charleston family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Charleston are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Charleston for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Charleston isn’t going to explore itself.

Charleston Hostels essential information

Accommodation
Hostels
Lowest Price
$163
Highest Price
$281
Popular accommodation
The Francis Marion Hotel, The Ryder Hotel, Emeline

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