Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mickve Israel Temple which includes a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and religious elements

Popular places to visit

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River Street

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Appreciate local artwork in a gallery, shop for boutique fashionable clothing and dine in excellent restaurants on this street in downtown Savannah.

River Street
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Forsyth Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

With peaceful walking paths, sporting areas and grassy lawns, this large city park in downtown Savannah is perfect for a day outside.

Forsyth Park
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Savannah College of Art and Design

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe at Savannah College of Art and Design as part of your travels around Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Savannah College of Art and Design
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City Market

4.5/5(4 reviews)

During your visit to Savannah, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at City Market. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

City Market
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Bask in the beauty of the spectacular French Gothic architecture, magnificent artworks and unique history of this renowned Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Savannah.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
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Abercorn Street

During your visit to Savannah, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Abercorn Street. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its local cheese shops.

Abercorn Street

Activities

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Savannah: History and Sightseeing Trolley Tour

AU$45
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Savannah: History and Sightseeing Trolley Tour
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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

AU$53
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour
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Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

AU$53
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour
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Savannah Ghost Trolley Tour with Dinner at the Pirate's House

AU$109
Per adult
Savannah Ghost Trolley Tour with Dinner at the Pirate's House
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Savannah: Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour

AU$53
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour
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Savannah: History and Sightseeing Trolley Tour

AU$45
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Savannah: History and Sightseeing Trolley Tour
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Savannah Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Savannah
Hyatt Regency Savannah
4 out of 5
2 W Bay St, Savannah, GA
The price is AU$223 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
AU$223
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,213 reviews)
"Rachel was so friendly and welcoming! She took time to answer all my questions and didn’t make me feel like I was bothering her. Rooms are comfy and clean."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Regency Savannah
The Desoto Savannah
The Desoto Savannah
4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA
The price is AU$286 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
AU$286
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,440 reviews)
"Parking fee should be included on total price, so everything is straightforward. Housekeeping was probably short staffed, we didn't have our room cleaned and we had to request extra towels."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

The Desoto Savannah
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 AU$425 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
AU$425
per night
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 12 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,040 reviews)
"Everything was great from start to finish. Being greeted with a nice refreshing beverage at check in to the extremely clean rooms and comfortable beds..the area is very convenient to everything.I will definitely be staying again."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024

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 AU$257 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
AU$257
per night
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
"Quaint boutique hotel in good location that could use some sprucing up."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Planters Inn on Reynolds Square
Holiday Inn Express Historic District, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Historic District, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
199 E Bay St, Savannah, GA
The price is AU$305 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
AU$305
per night
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,281 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Can’t beat the location. The staff we encountered were all very friendly and professional. Breakfast is pretty good except maybe nix the cheese omelets. And the valet parking is too expensive. But I’d definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Historic District, an IHG Hotel
Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District
Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District
3 out of 5
321 MONTGOMERY ST, Savannah, GA
The price is AU$287 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
AU$287
per night
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (466 reviews)
"Very new clean property in a great location for a very reasonable price."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Savannah

Savannah

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.

Historic District - North
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Beach Institute

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Institute, you can explore the larger area and discover places like River Street and The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

Beach Institute
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Kayton - Frazier Area

While visiting Kayton - Frazier Area, you might make a stop by sights like Carver State Bank and Laurel Grove North Cemetery.

Kayton - Frazier Area
Savannah which includes interior views

Yamacraw Village

If you're spending some time in Yamacraw Village, River Street and SCAD Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Yamacraw Village
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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.

Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes
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Victorian District - East

Though Victorian District - East may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Forsyth Park.

Victorian District - East

Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide

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