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Charleston's NotSo HostelvsAnsonborough Inn
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Ansonborough Inn is the choice of most writers compared to Charleston's NotSo Hostel. Ansonborough Inn is ranked #12 in Charleston with accolades from 6 reviewers including Star Service, Frommer's and Oyster.
Charleston's NotSo Hostel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
156 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
"Appealing, very friendly hostel in a double-porched 1850 house on the northern edge of downtown."
"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
Budget
"An affordable option in historic downtown Charleston that's popular with young budget travelers and backpackers... clean and simple rooms." Full review
"A small enclave of 1840s-era buildings make up this homey, idyllic hostel." Full review
"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
Ansonborough Inn
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Oyster
Frommer's
21 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Rustic-cum-nautical décor and huge rooms, big enough to house an entire family, set this all-suite B&B apart from the historic district's lace-and-doily crowd."
"At this boutique hotel boasting a number of large, comfortable suites, you can indulge in evening wine and cheese on the rooftop terrace while enjoying views of the city and Cooper River." Full review
Top choice
"A central atrium done up with burnished pine, exposed beams and nautical-themed oil paintings makes this intimate Historic District hotel feel like being inside an antique sailing ship." Full review
"On a charming street of residential town houses, this is a tightly run, midrange ship, loft-inspired, with a bayside location just two blocks from the market area." Full review
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For those in search of water vistas, choose either 330 or 332.
Upper-middle-range
"An upper-middle-range boutique hotel with charming interiors... offers a free breakfast." Full review
"The Ansonborough retains its enormous exposed pinewood beams and cavernous three-story lobby. The extra spacious rooms are comfy, with 25-foot ceilings, attractive furniture, modern granite bathrooms" Full review