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

£32
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

£23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour
Genteel & Bard Savannah History & Ghost Tours

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

£26
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour
Tourists inside the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah

The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket

£15
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

£56
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

£70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment
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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
Fully refundable
The price is £119 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£119
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (3,832 reviews)
"The location is convenient and the river view from the rooms is mesmerizing as the large container ships move by."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 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 £105 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£105
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (2,230 reviews)
"We loved our stay! The hotel is cute, clean and convenient! The staff was friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant were nice amenities and the hotel is walking distance from River Street."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
River Street Inn

River Street Inn

4 out of 5
124 E. Bay Street Savannah GA
Fully refundable
The price is £125 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£125
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (2,043 reviews)
"We love this hotel and location. Really love the rooms with the old brick walls, original wood floors, staff is very happy and helpful and valeting and unloading car is too easy. Both bar/ restaurants are also great 😊"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

River Street Inn
The DeSoto

The DeSoto

4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street Savannah GA
The price is £117 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£117
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (3,088 reviews)
"Great and helpful staff. Stayed with my son and he was very happy. We will be back and stay on the 9th floor again. Thank you."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

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 £268 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£268
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,583 reviews)
"When we checked in we were given a letter about the noise from the July 4th festivities and that there were earphones in the room to block out the noise. The noise was a factor because it was 2:00 in the morning and the police were in their cars on a bull horn telling people to disperse and the crowd ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
Best Western Savannah Historic District

Best Western Savannah Historic District

2.5 out of 5
412 W Bay Street Savannah GA
The price is £89 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£89
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,755 reviews)
"The place was clean, the staff was helpful and rude. I was also charge 60 dollars more than what I was told that I was being charged through hotels.com. I won’t be staying there or using Hotels.com In the future. Careful what you sign up for."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Best Western Savannah Historic District
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Savannah

Find the best Historic Downtown Savannah areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Downtown Savannah
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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.
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 sunset over a calm lake with a wooden pier and a boat.
Photo by Erick Sillitoe
Open Photo by Erick Sillitoe

Whitemarsh Island

When in Whitemarsh Island, you can plan a visit to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and Savannah Bend Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide

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