Where to Stay

If you are going to visit Savannah and want to be able to take full advantage of what the city has to offer, stay in the downtown/historic district area where you will be within walking distance of nearly everything—especially convenient if you will be taking part in Savannah's nightlife. From the historic district, attractions in surrounding areas will be only a short drive away. Typically, hotels in the historic district are more expensive than those located in the Southside area. However, the price is worth the chance to stay in the heart of town. Visitors on a tight budget can stay on the outskirts of town and drive in to the historic district. There are also many hotels and condominiums on Tybee Island, Savannah's nearest beach, which is a 15-mile drive from the downtown area.

River Street and Bay Street often are considered to be in the center of the action in Savannah, and accommodations on these parallel streets are varied. The Hyatt Regency Savannah is a large, luxury hotel situated on the Savannah River between River and Bay streets. Just down the street from the excitement of River Street is the Marriott Savannah Riverfront, another large hotel also situated directly on the Savannah River. Across the river sits the new Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, next door to the Savannah Convention Center. The Westin is a luxury hotel and spa, with ferry service to River Street.

The Mulberry Inn, an historic hotel operated by Holiday Inn, is located on Bay Street. Bay Street is also home to a Hampton Inn. Consider the Days Inn Suites if you plan an extended stay in Savannah.

Boasting one of the largest historic districts in the U.S., Savannah has many historic inns, reminiscent of days gone by, scattered among its streets and squares. Many of Savannah's Inns have websites containing images of the homes' exteriors and guest rooms, and researching the inns prior to your visit may help you choose which inn is best for you. All inns within the historic district are conveniently located. The Gastonian Inn, one of Savannah's most elegant historic inns, consists of two 1800s mansions connected by a walkway with a beautiful garden view. The Ballastone Inn, circa 1838, claims a handful of historically prominent owners, and offers 16 guest rooms, each uniquely decorated. Guests of the Forsyth Park Inn may sit on its large, wrap-around porch that overlooks one of Savannah's most popular parks. The Marshall House first opened its doors in 1851 and has been painstakingly restored and updated to maintain its historic atmosphere while operating like a more modern hotel.

Tybee Island

Tybee Island, also called Savannah Beach, is the place to stay if your trip to the Georgia coast will involve many trips to the seashore. And since Tybee Island is only about 15 miles from downtown Savannah, it is still convenient to area attractions. In addition, Tybee Island has its own attractions like the Tybee Island Lighthouse and Fort Pulaski National Monument. A variety of real estate companies manage condominiums and houses that visitors may rent. For extended visits or for large groups or families, renting is a good option. However, there are plenty of hotels available on the island, most located on or right across the street from the beach.

Located directly on the beach and offering oceanfront guest rooms are the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort and the DeSoto Beach Hotel. Visitors who want to be close to the beach, but do not require a room with a view of the beach should try the Howard Johnson, Admiral's Inn and Best Western Dunes Inn, which are a short walk from the beach.





For something a little different on Tybee Island, try the Hunter House Inn, an old beach house that became a bed and breakfast and also houses a full restaurant and lounge open to the public. Other bed and breakfasts in the area include the Lighthouse Inn and the 17th Street Inn, both decorated with period furniture.

Southside

The Southside area covers just about everything not in downtown or on surrounding barrier islands. Room rates in the Southside area will be lower, but hotels here remove visitors from the charm of Savannah's historic district. Southside hotels include major hotel chains, most of which are located on Abercorn and Eisenhower Streets, or on Gateway Boulevard, at the intersection of I-95 and Highway 204.

Airport

Due to Savannah's relatively small size, few hotels are far from the Savannah International Airport. For visitors who prefer to stay as close to the airport as possible, there are plenty of choices, including the Days Inn Airport, Quality Inn Airport, and Savannah Airport Inn and Conference Center.

Camping/RV

For visitors interested in camping for all or part of their stay, several campgrounds and RV parks are located in areas convenient to downtown Savannah. Skidaway Island State Park, a barrier island, offers 88 tent, trailer and RV sites within the park. Visitors to the park may also enjoy a museum, nature trails, and observation towers. Claiming to be the closest RV park to historic Savannah, River's End Campground and RV Park has more than 150 RV and tent sites on Tybee Island within walking distance of the beach.

Wherever you chose to lay your head at night, rest assured that accommodations in Savannah are designed to keep you close to attractions and to help you fully experience what Savannah has to offer.