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Charleston's NotSo Hostel vs The Spectator Hotel

Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Charleston's NotSo Hostel is preferred by most writers compared to The Spectator Hotel. Charleston's NotSo Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 5 reviews including Oyster, Fodor's and Rough Guide.

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
The Spectator Hotel
The Spectator Hotel
8 / 10
67 State Street, corner of State and Linguard, Charleston, SC 29041
From $229 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot Gayot
"With its stylish interiors, this hotel provides a pretty complement to its historic setting."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A sleek hotel just south of Charleston's historic city market, The Spectator channels 1920s glam with accents like hand painted wallpaper, a gilded elevator, and mirrored ceilings." Full review
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Be sure to do cocktails at the bar in the darkly paneled, book-lined lounge just off the lobby.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"An award-winning, 1920s-inspired hotel near the French Quarter and City Market, with a welcome drink, breakfast in your room, butler service and more." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Charleston’s newest hotels, The Spectator has opened up to a great fanfare." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A swanky Art Deco aesthetic fills The Spectator boutique hotel, which sits less than a block south of the bustling City Market." Full review
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