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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Owens-Thomas House

4/5(1 review)

See why Savannah prizes this stunning building, one of the best examples of English Regency architecture in the United States and now housing an exquisite decorative arts collection.

Owens-Thomas House

Activities

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Savannah: History and Sightseeing Trolley Tour

AU$45
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Savannah: History and Sightseeing Trolley Tour
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Hilton Head Island: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Savannah

AU$128
Per adult
Hilton Head Island: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Savannah
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Savannah: Full Admission Tour Pass for 30+ Tours

AU$180
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Full Admission Tour Pass for 30+ Tours
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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

AU$48
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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Sunday Brunch Riverboat Cruise in Savannah

AU$115
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Sunday Brunch Riverboat Cruise in Savannah
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Savannah Hotel Deals

TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District
TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District
4 out of 5
320 Montgomery St, Savannah, GA
The price is AU$216 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$216
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (109 reviews)
"The only thing that would have made it better would have been if they served breafast in their restaurant."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District
Hyatt Regency Savannah
Hyatt Regency Savannah
4 out of 5
2 W Bay St, Savannah, GA
The price is AU$236 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$236
per night
27 May - 28 May
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! (3,204 reviews)
"Was awesome with the ships coming in and out and great view."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Savannah
The Desoto Savannah
The Desoto Savannah
4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA
The price is AU$332 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$332
per night
29 May - 30 May
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! (2,381 reviews)
"Enjoyed our short stay. Only thing was our floor in front of our door was broken. Seemed like the only one like that in our area."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

The Desoto Savannah
Planters Inn on Reynolds Square
Planters Inn on Reynolds Square
3.5 out of 5
29 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA
The price is AU$304 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$304
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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! (1,603 reviews)
"Superb location next to the Pink House restaurant. The breakfast restaurant Quinn’s they sent me to was not good. Hotel staff were gentlemen."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Planters Inn on Reynolds Square
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$466 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$466
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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! (1,006 reviews)
"This stay was expensive but it was worth it."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
201 W Bay St, Savannah, GA
The price is AU$289 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$289
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,457 reviews)
Never again.
"Our breakfast was atrocious. There was one waiter for the entire restaurant. There were two employees at the hostess stand doing nothing except talking to each other while I waited 10 minutes for a cup of coffee, another 10 minutes for cream and sugar, another 10 minutes for our breakfast, another ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District, an IHG Hotel
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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

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