Upscale stays
For an upscale stay, choose between a historic inn on the squares, a room over the river and a quieter address by Forsyth Park.
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Savannah’s Historic District climbs from the riverfront into a grid of shaded squares. Stay near River Street for dinner on the water, around Broughton Street to be in the middle of things, or by Forsyth Park for quieter evenings south of the busiest blocks.
Brick streets, historic houses and museums sit around the old city’s squares. From a central hotel you can walk to City Market, the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and the Telfair sites. River Street is down the bluff from the rest of downtown, and the way down is cobbles and steps.
The riverfront is a row of old warehouse buildings turned into shops and restaurants, with Plant Riverside at the west end. A hotel here has the water at the door and busy evenings. Book a few blocks inland and you can still walk the Historic District without sleeping on River Street.
South of the old city, Forsyth Park is the center of the Victorian District. Bull Street carries on into Starland, where local restaurants and creative businesses pull people away from the riverfront. Mornings are slower down here. The catch is the distance to River Street. Walk it if you like, or take a short ride.
Tybee Island is a separate beach trip east of Savannah. The oak avenue at Wormsloe and Bonaventure Cemetery are also too far to walk from downtown. If those are the point of your trip, rent a car or book rides. The free dot shuttle covers downtown only and won’t get you to the coast.
Walking is easier in spring and fall. Summers are steamy and bring more rainy days. The airport, Savannah/Hilton Head International, lies northwest of downtown. CAT Route 3 runs to the downtown transit center, or a taxi or rideshare takes you to the hotel door.
From a hotel among the squares, Broughton Street, the Cathedral Basilica and the Telfair museums are all short walks. The blocks by City Market and Ellis Square are the busiest at night. For a quiet room, look a few squares away from them.
Around here: Broughton Street, Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Telfair Academy
Former riverfront warehouses now hold restaurants and shops, with Plant Riverside at the west end. A waterfront room puts you by the passing ships and the evening restaurants. Expect cobbles, steps and a busier late night than in the squares uphill.
Around here: River Street, Plant Riverside District, Savannah River
Galleries, restaurants and downtown tours are all around City Market and Ellis Square. Broughton Street is a short walk east, and River Street is north, down the bluff. The market gets crowded on weekend evenings.
Around here: City Market, Ellis Square, Broughton Street
Forsyth Park and the Victorian streets are south of the busy riverfront blocks. Walk the park in the morning, then head north through the squares for museums and dinner. The walk back from River Street is longer than it looks on a downtown map.
Around here: Forsyth Park, Bull Street, Whitaker Street
South of Forsyth Park, Starland has local restaurants, cafés and creative businesses along Bull Street. Pick it if you would rather eat in the neighborhood than step out onto River Street. Evenings on the riverfront mean a ride or a long walk.
Around here: Bull Street, Starland Yard, Forsyth Park
Walk the squares in spring, March to May, or in October and November. June through August brings heat, humidity and more rain. Winter days are mild by the standards of most of the country, but mornings and evenings are cool enough for a layer.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) sits northwest of downtown. CAT Route 3 runs from there to the downtown transit center, and a taxi or rideshare will drop you at the hotel. Amtrak stops at a station west of the center. By road, I-95 and I-16 both reach the city.
8 mi from downtown
CAT Route 3 is a regular city bus between the airport and the downtown transit center. Taxis and rideshares wait outside the terminal. For a late arrival, check the current CAT times before you rely on the bus.
The Historic District. Restored buildings around the squares and Broughton Street are close to the museums and restaurants. Check which room, and which building, you are booking.
Pick River Street for river views and dining at your door. Pick Forsyth Park for park walks and a quieter southern setting, with a longer return from the waterfront.
Confirm the view, the bed layout and the parking terms for that room. In historic buildings, room shape and access vary from one room to the next.
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