Barksdale House Inn

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

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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, Marion Square
    ‪3 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
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room

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

Deluxe Room

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

Standard Room

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

Deluxe King Room 5

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

Deluxe Room

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

Standard Room

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

Full Room 8

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room

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

Comfort Room

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

Comfort Room

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

Comfort Room

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

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 Port of Charleston. TD Arena and Marion Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lowland Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gilroy's Pizza Pub - ‬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
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.

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

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Barksdale House Charleston

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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.

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 14.2 mi (36-min drive) from Folly Island Beaches. 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. 755 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 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

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Tara

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

Travelled 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

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

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