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

฿1,400
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

฿662
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

฿3,097
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment
Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise

Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise

฿2,101
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Sightseeing Lunch Cruise
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

฿2,471
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour
Genteel & Bard Savannah History & Ghost Tours

Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

฿1,171
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking 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 ฿3,225 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿3,225
฿4,864 total
12 Aug - 13 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 ...
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
Hyatt Regency Savannah

Hyatt Regency Savannah

4 out of 5
2 W Bay St Savannah GA
The price is ฿3,674 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,674
฿5,380 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (3,875 reviews)
"convenience to River Street and attractions"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Savannah
The DeSoto

The DeSoto

4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street Savannah GA
The price is ฿4,085 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,085
฿5,034 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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
River Street Inn

River Street Inn

4 out of 5
124 E. Bay Street Savannah GA
The price is ฿5,383 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,383
฿7,620 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (2,088 reviews)
"2 night stay in late July-hsbnd-wfe-over 65. 5th flr room with balcony. Check in was ok. You will have to Valet park. $50.00 per day+tip. Don't leave anything you may need in your vehicle. The room was fine. Average non-suite size. Balcony was small but we did manage to get a couple chairs on it. ..."

Reviewed on 5 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 ฿8,212 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿8,212
฿11,020 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,567 reviews)
"Good location with lots of dining options Also two excellent roof top bars Recommend River view rooms A roof top pool very clean with kitchen and bar We spend four nights and we were completely satisfied"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
Holiday Inn Express Savannah - Historic District by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Savannah - Historic District by IHG

3 out of 5
199 E Bay St Savannah GA
The price is ฿3,917 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,917
฿4,703 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,752 reviews)
"We enjoyed our brief stay. The walkability was excellent. Very short strolls to excellent restaurants, historic sites and the river all in the midst of the historic district was exactly what we were looking for. Hotel was clean and staff friendly and welcoming. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Savannah - Historic District by IHG
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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 Island Miniature Golf and Games 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.
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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