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Barksdale House Inn

3.0 star property

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Standard Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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27 George Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marion Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Premium Room

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Deluxe King Room 5

Deluxe King Room 5

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Full Room 8

Full Room 8

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Room

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

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

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

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

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

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

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

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About this property

Barksdale House Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from College of Charleston
A snack bar/deli, self parking, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a library, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
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.
The free breakfast at Barksdale House Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from College of Charleston. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and concierge services.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Steps from College of Charleston and 9 minutes by foot from Port of Charleston
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Barksdale House Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Charleston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 16 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 250 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Barksdale House
Barksdale House Charleston
Barksdale House Inn
Barksdale House Inn Charleston
Barksdale Inn
Barksdale House Hotel Charleston
Barksdale House Inn Charleston
Barksdale House Inn Bed & breakfast
Barksdale House Inn Bed & breakfast Charleston

Barksdale House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald, El Paso

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Melanye

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was our third time staying here. We brought our dog with us on this trip and were disappointed in the way we were treated based on having her with us. We would not call this a dog friendly inn but rather a dog tolerant inn. There are several rules you have to be aware of when bringing your dog that are not disclosed beforehand. You have to enter and exit from the front and walk around the building and only eat on the patio during the breakfast hours if your dog is with you. Dogs are not allowed on any of the furniture, including the bed. We were put in one of the front rooms on the main floor. The room is big and spacious with comfortable seating. The bed was not very comfortable. There were stains on the rug and on the bench at the foot of the bed. The main issue with this room is you can hear everything, from road noise to guests and employees at all hours of night and day. We were woken up multiple times throughout the night from road noise and early in the morning from guests and employees. We spent one afternoon in the room to give our dog time to rest and the employees were very loud. I would not recommend staying in either of the first floor rooms. Overall, we would not return with our dog and there aren't enough amenities to warrant staying by ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay in the heart of Old Charleston! Everything was perfect during my 4-night stay, and the staff is attentive and accommodating. I couldn't have picked a better spot in my budget for my first trip to Charleston. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Great proximity to restaurants and shopping. Breakfast was prepared to order and was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hidden gem in Charleston

Our stay was amazing. Located right between Meeting Street and King Street - close to shops, restaurants and Charleston sites and attractions. The house is very rustic amd wonderfully decorated. Our room was clean and spacious. The staff were very friendly and their breakfast menu (being "continental" and all) was amazing. I wouldnt call it a continental breakfast at all as you could get anything from grits to belgian waffles, including avacado toast. We would definitely stay at Barksdale again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

the room needed some updating water pressure in shower was low and the fixtures in the tub were broken had a hard time regulating the water temp.. Mattress was good and air conditioning was great overall it was quiet at night. could use a new carpet in hallway looks like someone threw up on it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great, cute little hotel with time period vibe. Parking in the back. Breakfast included was delicious.
Room
One of the Breakfast area
Outback courtyard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Asma

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little different from most bed and breakfast inns we’ve stayed at in the past. The facility is primarily beds and baths, more like a hotel. Common areas, of which there are several, are for dining. One is outdoors in a lovely courtyard. We didn’t meet the owners, just staff members who were running the place. Room was great. Breakfast was good, too. Guests order from a menu so there are a variety of choices. Only negative was being charged to park in the facility’s parking area each night of our stay. Seems that could easily be a free courtesy to guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, close to town, breakfast was wonderful, and the staff were all very friendly! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, close to College of Charleston, King shopping street, city market and many restaurants. Walkable distance to many attractions. Service is great, all the staff there are super friendly and welcoming. Order to cook breakfast and afternoon tea time is a highlight. Will definitely recommend to friends and come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
We really liked having breakfast provided and that it was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Our three night stay in the Barksdale House Inn was an enjoyable experience as much for the staff as the Inn itself. Nothing was too much trouble and the included afternoon tea with a glass of wine was much appreciated. The Inn is in an enviable location for all that Charleston has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dimitra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Barksdale! The staff was so nice and we really enjoyed the breakfast and snacks. The only downside was how damp the property felt. The dampness made the room smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean rooms. Nice to have home cooked breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025