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Barksdale House Inn

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian B&B near College of Charleston

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A spacious living room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A living room with a tufted sofa, two armchairs, a patterned ottoman, and a chandelier.
A two-story Victorian-style house with a red roof, large windows, and a front porch.
A fireplace with a white mantel, a decorative screen, and a painting of flowers above it.
A hallway with a large mirror, a bench, and wall sconces.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a white bedspread, and matching pillows. There is a blue upholstered bench, a round wooden table, and a magazine on the table.

Premium Room

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

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A spacious living room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

Premium Room

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

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

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

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A four-poster bed with a ceiling fan, a large floral-patterned rug, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

Standard Room

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

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a floral ottoman, and a framed painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, a desk with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

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

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, bedside lamps, a TV, and a patterned rug.

Full Room 8

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

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A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, wooden flooring, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a dark finish, a patterned rug, two wall-mounted lamps, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a blue bedspread, a green patterned area rug, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Comfort Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a door.

Comfort Room

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

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A four-poster bed with floral bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair in a bedroom with a blue wall and a floral rug.

Comfort Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

Comfort Room

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

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About the area

Charleston

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Charleston Historic District B&B, you'll find College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Waterfront Park and Medical University of South Carolina are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marion Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston Gaillard Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lowland Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Barksdale House Inn

3-star Victorian B&B near College of Charleston
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.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1778
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Barksdale House Inn to the airport?

Barksdale House Inn is 12.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barksdale House Inn?

As of Jul 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barksdale House Inn on Aug 17, 2026 start from CA $275, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Barksdale House Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barksdale House Inn.

How close is Barksdale House Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 14.2 mi (28-min drive) from Isle of Palms Beach and 10.4 mi (27-min drive) from Sullivan's Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Barksdale House Inn offer free breakfast?

Barksdale House Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Barksdale House Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Barksdale House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Barksdale House Inn?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast. Self parking is available for USD 16.00 per night.

Does Barksdale House Inn have a pool?

Barksdale House Inn does not have a pool.

Does Barksdale House Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Barksdale House Inn to downtown Charleston?

Barksdale House Inn is 0.3 mi away from Charleston.

Barksdale House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent two nights here, everyone on the staffwas friendly, excellent breakfast and safe area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, best breakfast, and the hosts are terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great Breakfast was very good Room was clean and quite adequate / Building had a lot of character
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed room and excellent freshly cooked breakfast. Great location for getting around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were so cute and parking was super easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Great central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of things, perfect for visiting College of Charleston. Great breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piyush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and welcoming staff. Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bed & breakfast in the heart of Charleston. Easy walking distance to everything. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was very welcoming and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great location, friendly staff, good breakfasts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a nice patio, great breakfast, wonderful staff and fantastic location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a great breakfast - the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed and unpretentious. Great bed and bathtub. Delicious breakfast. Wish I had a few more days there!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is great. Love to sit out on the patio too. Close to everything. Beautiful. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming and atmospheric place! The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. We stayed for a couple of days with my son and had a wonderful experience. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so charming and beautifully decorated. Location was great, we walked to everything. The breakfast was excellent. There was also coffee, tea and snacks available all day. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service. Nice breakfast. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and staff! Breakfast was very good as well! We will be back when it is warmer /)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay, close and walkable to everything in historic Charleston…the staff is friendly and competent, go out of their way to make you comfortable, so many extras included in the affordable price paid. A jewel of a bed and breakfast, established 1778, incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but otherwise pretty subpar experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We picked this hotel as we loved the old style building and interior. It was everything we expected it was perfect , the rooms and bathrooms are spacious and there’s everything you need. The beds are very comfortable and huge . The breakfast was fantastic a good choice and all fresh , the tea & coffee stations on every floor are so handy you can get drinks hot or cold and snacks 24 hours a day all free except canned drinks, The staff where wonderful so helpful and friendly, B our English waitress was amazing always made sure we had our English Tea 😊( we’re Brits ) great hotel great location great staff , perfect 😊 highly recommend . We stayed 6 nights loved every minute 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

John R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is beautiful and the staff was wonderful. Jessica and Bee are great hostesses. Since I am a disabled veteran, we will be requesting a first floor room in the future. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026