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

฿1,372
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Tourists inside the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah

The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket

฿649
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

฿3,034
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment
Savannah Historical Guided Open-Air Minibus Cruiser- Free Parking

Savannah Historical Guided Open-Air Minibus Cruiser- Free Parking

฿1,148
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Savannah Historical Guided Open-Air Minibus Cruiser- Free Parking
Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise

Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise

฿2,058
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

฿2,421
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tybee Island Dolphin 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 ฿4,975 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿4,975
฿6,881 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
Hyatt Regency Savannah
River Street Inn

River Street Inn

4 out of 5
124 E. Bay Street Savannah GA
The price is ฿4,835 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,835
฿6,989 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (2,237 reviews)
"Very unique boutique hotel. Appreciated & enjoyed the managers happy hr🍷! Also enjoyed the hotel Bootleggers restaurant where we got to use a $10 credit. Would recommend this hotel & stay there again!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

River Street Inn
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 ฿4,100 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿4,100
฿5,882 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (2,388 reviews)
"We had a good stay at Hotel Indigo in Savannah. The location was really convenient if you want to be close to the Historic District and downtown. The hotel was clean and overall we enjoyed our stay. The only thing I didn’t love was there was an odd smell in the hotel that was noticeable during our ..."

Reviewed on 29 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 ฿5,959 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,959
฿7,252 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿10,254 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿10,254
฿13,539 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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
Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah

Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah

5 out of 5
256 E Perry Street Savannah GA
The price is ฿9,142 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿9,142
฿11,943 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Savannah. Enjoy 3 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah
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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 historic building with ornate balconies and a lush garden.

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 Marine Education Center and Aquarium and Oatland Island Wildlife Center might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

A forested road with tall trees covered in Spanish moss.
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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 Lafayette Square.

Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide