The Best Hotels Closest to South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston for 2026

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A spacious living room with a large painting, wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and hanging light fixtures.

A rooftop patio with wicker furniture, a clock tower, and a modern building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, and a view of the city through large windows.

1. The Loutrel

French Quarter, 1.2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Zainab

₩396,663

₩454,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern kitchen with a central island, grey cabinets, and a brick accent wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, grey cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.

2. 360 King

King Street, 1.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

donna

₩278,217

₩317,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a vase of flowers.

A dining area with a white table set for four, wooden chairs, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A living room with a grey sofa, a round mirror, a window with curtains, a small table with a basket, and a vase with flowers.

3. Jonathan Jasper Wright Inn

Cannonborough Elliotborough, 2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Jade

₩222,441

₩380,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A room with a round table, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

A two-story building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a staircase, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a bed, a door leading to a living area with a sofa and a plant.

4. 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only

Cannonborough Elliotborough, 1.9 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Stephanie

₩604,014

₩688,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A modern living room with a gray sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a staircase with wooden railings.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, an oven, and a coffee maker.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a large window, a fireplace, a television, and a round wooden coffee table.

5. Beautiful Renovated Apartment Near King Street

Cannonborough Elliotborough, 1.5 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Anonymous traveler

₩353,695

₩874,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A narrow brick pathway flanked by buildings with balconies and potted plants.

A spacious outdoor seating area with multiple sofas and chairs, a wooden coffee table, and round ottomans.

A modern kitchen with pendant lights, a dining area with stools, a sofa with cushions, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large window, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

Ansonborough, 0.4 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Margie

₩322,968

₩368,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Two champagne flutes on a ledge with a view of a pier and a body of water.

A brick building with a sign reading "Harbour View Inn" and a two-story structure with balconies.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a balcony with a view, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window with a view.

7. HarbourView Inn

French Quarter, 1.3 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Margie

₩320,288

₩368,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A table set with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, a lantern, and a small plate of fruit.

A hotel entrance with a balcony and a staircase.

A room with patterned chairs, a central table, a bookshelf, and a large window.

A grand staircase with a wooden finish and ornate metal railings, leading to a lobby area with a large marble floor and potted plants.

8. French Quarter Inn

French Quarter, 1.2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Jennifer

₩359,359

₩413,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and a brick building with balconies.

A living room with a large tapestry, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern lounge with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a flat roof.

9. The Nickel Hotel

King Street, 1.3 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Julie

₩310,864

₩401,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring black chairs, white tables, and large windows.

A bar area with a long counter, red bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with bar stools.

10. Hotel Richemont

King Street, 1.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Mckenzie

₩267,343

₩352,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a fireplace.

A brick pathway leading to a patio area with tables and benches, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.

A beach chair and umbrella on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

A traditional building with a red door, white shutters, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

11. Zero George Street

Ansonborough, 0.6 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Alisa

₩372,927

₩428,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wooden chairs, and a view of a residential building.

A bar area with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, shelves with bottles, and a patterned floor.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a minibar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a view of a bridge.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Patriots Point

2.3 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Karen Gay

₩248,064

₩283,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a ground-level restaurant.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern living room with a sofa set, two side tables, a coffee table, and decorative items.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a black metal gate, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and a nightstand.

13. The Spectator Hotel

French Quarter, 1.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Carolyn

₩359,359

₩412,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a brick wall.

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign reading "The French."

A brick building with multiple windows, a central door, and potted plants.

14. The Pinch Hotel

King Street, 1.1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Erin

₩384,229

₩485,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the street.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A modern two-story building with large windows and a central entrance.

15. The Iris Charleston

Cannonborough Elliotborough, 1.8 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Brian

₩215,878

₩348,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A two-story building with a balcony, columns, and a gate.

A grand room with a large blue sofa, ornate chandeliers, and classic furniture.

A stone pathway in a garden with a bench, trees, and a brick wall in the background.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a brick pathway.

16. 20 South Battery

South of Broad, 2.3 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Julie

₩384,514

₩498,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the sea.

A long hallway with large windows, wooden floors, and multiple seating areas.

A spacious hallway with a geometric patterned floor, a spiral staircase, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A paved pathway flanked by tall trees and neatly trimmed hedges, leading towards a building with a white facade.

17. The Cooper

French Quarter, 1.2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Gjoka

₩746,075

₩940,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A modern interior with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden floor.

A kitchen with teal cabinetry, a granite countertop, and various kitchen appliances including a coffee maker and a kettle.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dresser, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large desk with a laptop, leather chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

18. Andrew Pinckney Inn

Ansonborough, 1 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Curtis

₩230,102

₩265,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious bar area with high stools, a long wooden bar counter, and a kitchen area with shelves and appliances.

A staircase with a motorcycle parked at the top, surrounded by lanterns and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a kitchen area with modern appliances.

A kitchen with a brick wall, a built-in cabinet with glass doors, and a refrigerator with a glass door.

19. The Restoration

King Street, 1.2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

Elizabeth

₩348,168

₩408,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An outdoor patio area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pool.

A row of buildings with black shutters, a central arched doorway, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.

A bar area with a wooden bowl containing several bottles of champagne, glasses, and a candle on a countertop.

A courtyard with a swimming pool, benches, and a building with arched windows and balconies.

20. Planters Inn

Ansonborough, 1.2 km from South Carolina Aquarium

David

₩395,091

₩450,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Loutrel	10.0 Exceptional 1,012 reviews	View
360 King	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Jonathan Jasper Wright Inn	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only	10.0 Exceptional 77 reviews	View
Beautiful Renovated Apartment Near King Street	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View

Top South Carolina Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay and would definitely return. Across the harbor from downtown Charleston but with a complimentary shuttle, complimentary bicycles, 3 pools, friendly helpful staff, all rooms have a harbor view - welcoming water and popsicles"

The Vendue

10/10 Excellent

"perfect stay"

HarbourView Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Customer service was amazing"

The Ansonborough

10/10 Excellent

"Another great stay at The Ansonborough. Warm welcome, helpful staff, clean and spacious room and a convenient location to all the places we like to go. Will be back."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was beyond phenomenal!"

The Palmetto Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I loved the design of the hotel, the bar was amazing. Amazing location as well. And the rooms were clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful."

Other attractions near South Carolina Aquarium

Liberty Square

After visiting Liberty Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Charlotte Street Park

After visiting Charlotte Street Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charleston. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

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Irish Memorial

You can find out about the history of Charleston with a trip to Irish Memorial. Visit the area's churches or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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International African American Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at International African American Museum during your travels in Charleston. Check out the churches and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Gadsdenboro Park

After visiting Gadsdenboro Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charleston. Check out the churches and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Charleston County Public Library

Charleston County Public Library is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Gaillard Municipal Auditorium

You can make plans for a show at Gaillard Municipal Auditorium on your trip to Charleston. Visit the churches and shops in this walkable area.

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Charleston Gaillard Center

9.0/10 (74 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Charleston Gaillard Center, a storied theater in Charleston. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina Aquarium?

South Carolina Aquarium is located in a historic area of Charleston known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 454 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near South Carolina Aquarium?

The Francis Marion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from South Carolina Aquarium. Other good choices within a short distance include The Charleston Place and Emeline.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South Carolina Aquarium?

Expedia has 454 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Carolina Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to South Carolina Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Carolina Aquarium?

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What can I see and do near South Carolina Aquarium?

International African American Museum, Charleston Museum, and Gibbes Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. Charleston Music Hall, Charleston City Market, and Dock Street Theater are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around South Carolina Aquarium. You can watch performances at Charleston Gaillard Center, Music Farm, and The Riviera Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for South Carolina Aquarium hotels

1. The Loutrel

2. 360 King

3. Jonathan Jasper Wright Inn

4. 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only

5. Beautiful Renovated Apartment Near King Street

6. Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

7. HarbourView Inn

8. French Quarter Inn

9. The Nickel Hotel

10. Hotel Richemont

11. Zero George Street

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Patriots Point

13. The Spectator Hotel

14. The Pinch Hotel

15. The Iris Charleston

16. 20 South Battery

17. The Cooper

18. Andrew Pinckney Inn

19. The Restoration

20. Planters Inn

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina Aquarium

Top South Carolina Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

The Vendue

HarbourView Inn

The Ansonborough

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

The Palmetto Hotel

Other attractions near South Carolina Aquarium

Liberty Square

Charlotte Street Park

Irish Memorial

International African American Museum

Gadsdenboro Park

Charleston County Public Library

Gaillard Municipal Auditorium

Charleston Gaillard Center

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