Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide

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A brick archway, a playground with slides, and a brick building in the background.
A row of historic brick buildings with arched windows and a black wrought iron fence.
A row of red brick townhouses with green shutters, a car parked on the street, and a tree in the foreground.
A pedestrian bridge over a canal with cars parked below.
A historic building with a balcony, a street with cyclists, and pedestrians.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown Savannah attractions

A brick building with a striped awning and a sign that reads "River House Seafood".

River Street

9.2/10 (18,692 reviews)
Appreciate local artwork in a gallery, shop for boutique fashionable clothing and dine in excellent restaurants on this street in downtown Savannah.
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Things to do

2-Hour Savannah Sunset Riverboat Cruise

2-Hour Savannah Sunset Riverboat Cruise

Rp977.413
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Savannah Sunset Riverboat Cruise
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Rp746.947
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise

Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise

Rp1.120.956
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Rp1.318.678
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour
Savannah Historical Guided Open-Air Minibus Cruiser- Free Parking

Savannah Historical Guided Open-Air Minibus Cruiser- Free Parking

Rp487.605
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Savannah Historical Guided Open-Air Minibus Cruiser- Free Parking
Savannah Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Savannah Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Rp61.853
per adult
Savannah Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Savannah

Hyatt Regency Savannah

Hyatt Regency Savannah

4 out of 5
2 W Bay St Savannah GA
The price is Rp1.772.200 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.772.200
Rp2.653.870 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,930 reviews)
"Room was clean"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Savannah
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG

4 out of 5
201 W Bay St Savannah GA
The price is Rp1.863.120 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.863.120
Rp2.759.191 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,329 reviews)
"The staff was great. The valet crew was amazing. There was constant rain and it didnt slow them down. So helpful and efficient."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
The DeSoto

The DeSoto

4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street Savannah GA
The price is Rp2.368.824 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp2.368.824
Rp2.909.395 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
The DeSoto
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

5 out of 5
400 W RIVER ST Savannah GA
The price is Rp5.305.456 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp5.305.456
Rp6.942.340 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 12 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
River Street Inn

River Street Inn

4 out of 5
124 E. Bay Street Savannah GA
The price is Rp2.152.876 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.152.876
Rp3.235.251 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,165 reviews)
"The whole experience was amazing! From the time we checked in, we were giving glasses of champagne, the valet, the staff, the amenities, the view, everything was more than I expected"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

River Street Inn
Planters Inn on Reynolds Square

Planters Inn on Reynolds Square

3.5 out of 5
29 Abercorn St Savannah GA
The price is Rp1.900.382 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.900.382
Rp2.291.902 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Planters Inn on Reynolds Square
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Savannah

Find the best Historic Downtown Savannah areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a white boat, a large golden dome building, and a mix of modern and historic architecture along the waterfront.

Historic District - North

If you're spending some time in Historic District - North, River Street and Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace are top sights worth seeing.

A row of yellow and white colonial-style houses with green shutters and white trim, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick pathway.

Midtown

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Starland District to Grayson Stadium – discover Midtown, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A lighthouse, a water tower, and a residential area with houses and greenery.

Wilmington Island

Visitors to Wilmington Island appreciate its beaches. A visit to Island Miniature Golf and Games and Oatland Island Wildlife Center might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

A tree-lined road with moss-covered trees and a water body on the side.
Photo by Erick Sillitoe
Open Photo by Erick Sillitoe

Moon River District

While visiting Moon River District, you might make a stop by sights like Butter Bean Beach and Wormsloe Historic Site.

A park with a central fountain, benches, and trees with Spanish moss.

Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide