The Holy City's Best Hotels for History Lovers

Molly Ramsey | February 09, 2018

Charleston’s cobblestone streets, 18th- and 19th-century manses, and historical sights aplenty (Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, a host of house museums, etc.) attract history buffs from around the world. If you’re one of them, you’ll want to lay your head in one of these storied inns. These are the best hotels near Charleston's historic district.

#1

86 Cannon

Why it made the list

This perfectly modern bed and breakfast’s original hardwoods and transom windows will remind you you’re in a historic space. But be sure to chat with the owners about the house’s rich history. They’ll tell you about the noteworthy Charlestonians who have called this property home, including Peter Poinsette, whose sister was civil rights activist Septima Poinsette Clark.

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