Barksdale House Inn

Property class: 3

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Premium Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Premium Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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27 George Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room 5

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Full Room 8

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

With a stay at Barksdale House Inn, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, steps from College of Charleston and 9 minutes by foot from Port of Charleston. .This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Charleston City Market and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from South Carolina Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marion Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Charleston Gaillard Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 20 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lowland Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gilroy's Pizza Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Barksdale House Inn

Barksdale House Inn offers 14 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Victorian bed & breakfast also features concierge services and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Barksdale House Inn. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 16 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1778
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3.5 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 250 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 65 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 16.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 250 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3.5

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Barksdale House Charleston
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Barksdale House Hotel Charleston
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Barksdale House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and breakfast was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely. The staff were so friendly and hospitable. The breakfast was great and more than we expected. The area is a phenomenal area and the Carta buses so convenient. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, great breakfast, cute room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location that’s the most positive about the property. Very overpriced for the conditions. Check-in staff was beyond unfriendly. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andy Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mashell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone on staff was great. We really appreciate the warm and welcoming interactions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Barksdale House Inn. The staff was great. Our room was clean and spacious. The breakfast was delicious. The location was perfect - we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. We hope to visit Charleston again soon and we will definitely stay at the Barksdale House Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia, costa mesa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Francis, Fenwick Island

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay at this B&B. Wonderful customer service, easy walking, great parking and very authentic. The afternoon tea/wine was a wonderful touch. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR, CALGARY

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, clean room, warm and welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, El Paso

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What impressed us the most was the feeling of being somebody’s houseguest in a beautiful colonial setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very welcoming, friendly and intentive. It’s a cozy place to stay and it’s right in the heart of Charleston. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delicious and fresh breakfast. Friendly staff. Historic building with charm and character
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was super! Breakfast was excellent! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025