Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Savannah
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Savannah, United States — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Historic District.
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Top pick
Historic District
Squares grid — Spanish moss, antebellum mansions, the Cathedral of St. John.
11 min walk from center
#2
River Street
Cobblestone waterfront — restaurants, river-cruise dock, candy shops.
19 min walk from center
#3
Starland
Hip south district — coffee shops, breweries, the SCAD art scene.
3.2 km from center
Getting around
Walk the historic squares; free DOT shuttles and pedicabs cover longer trips.
You can carry an open-container drink in the historic district — Savannah is one of the few US cities with this rule.