StayAreasIs Riverfront & City Market a good place to stay in Savannah?
Yes, especially for a first visit or a fun weekend. River Street and City Market are on the doorstep, but it's busy and loud at night.
Stay here if
- First-time visitors
- Couples and groups of friends
- Nightlife lovers
Look elsewhere if
- You want quiet nights
- You dislike tourist crowds
- You want to be near Forsyth Park
Hotels in Riverfront & City Market
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Staying in Riverfront & City Market
The riverfront and City Market are the most popular place to stay in Savannah. River Street's bars and restaurants, the Plant Riverside District and City Market are all on the doorstep, and the squares and Forsyth Park are an easy walk south.
The area mixes history with fun. Cotton warehouses line the cobbled river, huge container ships glide past the bars, and the Plant Riverside District's rooftop bars and live music draw crowds every night. Savannah lets you carry a drink in a plastic cup around the Historic District, so the streets feel like one big party at weekends.
The downside is the crowds and the noise. River Street is touristy, busy with bachelorette parties and tour groups, and loud late at night. Rooms here cost more than in the quieter squares to the south.
What makes the riverfront worth it is the energy. You can walk to dinner in City Market, watch the ships from a rooftop bar and stroll home through the squares, all without a car.
Getting around
- City Market3walk
- River Street6walk
- Plant Riverside District6walk
- Owens-Thomas House8walk
- Chippewa Square9walk
- Cathedral of St John the Baptist13walk
- Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)20
Riverfront & City Market questions
Is Riverfront & City Market a good area to stay in Savannah?
Yes, especially for a first visit or a fun weekend. River Street and City Market are on the doorstep, but it's busy and loud at night. It suits first-time visitors, couples and groups of friends and nightlife lovers.
How much does a hotel in Riverfront & City Market cost?
A typical double is around $195 a night at a budget hotel, $300 mid-range and $740 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) to Riverfront & City Market?
About 20 minutes door to door: taxi or rideshare from the airport.
How far is Riverfront & City Market from the main sights?
Door to door from Riverfront & City Market: City Market 3 minutes on foot, River Street 6 minutes on foot, Plant Riverside District 6 minutes on foot and Owens-Thomas House 8 minutes on foot.