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Charleston's NotSo Hostel vs Francis Marion Hotel

Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Francis Marion Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Charleston's NotSo Hostel. Francis Marion Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 7 reviewers including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.

Charleston's NotSo Hostel
Charleston's NotSo Hostel
7 / 10
156 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $0 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Free Parking
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Appealing, very friendly hostel in a double-porched 1850 house on the northern edge of downtown."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is an excellent bargain considering the Historic District is within walking distance (in fact, it’s the only hostel in the city)." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"An affordable option in historic downtown Charleston that's popular with young budget travelers and backpackers... clean and simple rooms." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A small enclave of 1840s-era buildings make up this homey, idyllic hostel." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Housed mainly in a wonderful 1840 dwelling complete with atmospheric blue porches and an odd, twin-matching architecture setup, Charleston's one hostel is creaky and inviting." Full review
Francis Marion Hotel
Francis Marion Hotel
8 / 10
387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $119 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Wrought-iron railings, crown moldings, and decorative plasterwork speak of the elegance of 1924, when the Francis Marion was the largest hotel in the Carolinas." Full review
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For the best view and quiet factor, go for the rooms that face King Street and are as close to the top floor as you can get.
Frommer's Frommer's
"A $14-million award-winning restoration has returned this historic hotel to its original elegance." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Still considered one of Charleston's grand dames, the historic Francis Marion Hotel has lost some of its luster." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"At Marion Square, the Francis Marion is diagonally across the park from Embassy Suites and close to restaurants and shopping but a long walk north of the historic and market districts." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Location, location, location is the main draw of this historic hotel, set just across the street from Marion Square, home to the Charleston Farmers Market." Full review
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