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About this property

Built in 1778, this historic inn, decorated in a European-style, features uniquely decorated rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available. Old City Market is 2133 feet away and the College of Charleston is 492 feet from the inn. A 4-poster bed, some with a canopy, is featured in each room at the Charleston Barksdale House Inn. Cable TV and coffee-making facilities are provided. A daily À la carte breakfast is offered at the inn. Charleston Footprints Walking Tours is 15 minutes’ walk from Barksdale House Inn. The South Carolina Aquarium is also 15 minutes’ walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Charleston, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

    • Breakfast Info

    • American

    • Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    United States United States
    Location was amazing!!! Walkable to City Market, downtown, Charleston museums and so many wonderful restaurants.
  • Julia
    United States United States
    Great old house, wonderful accommodations. Staff was really wonderful and the room was very comfortable. The location was convenient to getting around town and we appreciated having a protected parking area.
  • Deanne
    United States United States
    The location to everything was in walking distance. Loved the key fob system.
  • Grover
    United States United States
    From the initial greeting to end of my stay, it was excellent..decor, great service,value and location are perfect.I would not stay anywhere else if I came back to SC, and I'm telling everyone to stay there♥️
  • Karen
    Germany Germany
    Very nice friendly staff. Breakfast good. Nice courtyard. Great location to walk to restaurants.
  • Jeannine
    United States United States
    The Staff is GREAT!!! I was in unit 13. a small table near the sink would be helpful.
  • Carl
    United States United States
    The staff was excellent especially Brenda! The breakfast was delicious ! The bed was comfy and our room was decorated very nice. The location was perfect!
  • Anthony
    United States United States
    This late 18th-century house allows one to immerse oneself in the former Charlestonian way of life. The building is beautifully decorated, very clean, welcoming, and perfectly located. The staff was attentive, kind, and efficient. Breakfast was...
  • Marsha
    United States United States
    The staff at the Barksdale were exceptional and treated us as family. We were greeted with a warm hug and called by name throughtout our visit.
  • Karen
    United States United States
    The location is perfect - walking distance to everything. On a quiet block which seems odd so close to activity. Staff shares that Southern hospitality charm! So attentive and accommodating. Breakfast was great! Afternoon tea as well was a nice...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 1,013 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Historic Inn located in the heart of historic Downtown Charleston.

Property info

The Barksdale House Inn, built in 1778, is your home away from home while exploring the City of Charleston. This Inn offers 14 rooms with private baths, complimentary full service breakfast, newspaper, wireless internet access and on-site paid parking. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to assist you with suggestions on where to begin exploring our beautiful city and its magnificent homes, gardens, and parks. Our porch overlooking the garden is a perfect setting for relaxing in the evenings after a long day of sightseeing! All second and third floor rooms are accessible by stairs only. Please keep in mind that we do not have an elevator at The Barksdale House Inn.

Neighborhood info

We are located within the historic downtown district and are walking distance to shopping, dining, tourist attractions, and the famed Market Street.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Barksdale House Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Barksdale House Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.