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

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

฿1,386
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Savannah History Guided Open Air Cruiser Tour - Free Parking

Savannah History Guided Open Air Cruiser Tour - Free Parking

฿579
per adult
Savannah History Guided Open Air Cruiser Tour - Free Parking
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

฿3,062
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment
Tourists inside the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah

The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket

฿655
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket
Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise

Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise

฿2,079
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

฿2,443
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown 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 ฿3,169 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,169
฿4,780 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (2,328 reviews)
"Our room was nice but it grossed us out a bit when we laid down on the beds and saw mold spots all over the ceiling. The bar was a nice amenity but also would have liked a better heads up about the daily “destination fee” that covered two drinks per room (not per person) per night and valet parking. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
The DeSoto

The DeSoto

4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street Savannah GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,471 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,471
฿5,486 total
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,121 reviews)
"All staff at The DeSoto were fantastic. From the valet( GIO) , to the front desk check in (MIMI) and to both bartenders at the bar. Best old fashion. Great hotel"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

The DeSoto
Hyatt Regency Savannah

Hyatt Regency Savannah

4 out of 5
2 W Bay St Savannah GA
The price is ฿3,528 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,528
฿5,193 total
9 Sept - 10 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! (3,929 reviews)
"It was very nice. Parking is the only thing annoying. $50 a day for valet parking or there is a public parking garage down the road."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Savannah
River Street Inn

River Street Inn

4 out of 5
124 E. Bay Street Savannah GA
The price is ฿4,586 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿4,586
฿6,672 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (2,159 reviews)
"10/10 would recommend. Amazing staff, beautiful hotel, clean, and comfy rooms. The staff was beyond helpful and gracious. The location is the best part"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

River Street Inn
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 ฿8,069 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,069
฿10,828 total
1 Sept - 2 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
Planters Inn on Reynolds Square

Planters Inn on Reynolds Square

3.5 out of 5
29 Abercorn St Savannah GA
The price is ฿3,209 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿3,209
฿3,887 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 Oatland Island Wildlife Center and Tybee National Wildlife Refuge 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 street with a building featuring a dome and a sign that reads "Matter of Fact Wines and Tastes."

Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes

While visiting Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes, you might make a stop by sights like River Street and Savannah River.

Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide