Solo travel · Savannah · United States
Solo travel in Savannah
How to enjoy Savannah at your own pace.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Savannah is relaxed and sociable for solo travellers: walking tours are easy to join, bar seating is common, and the open-container culture makes evenings feel communal. Many solo travellers base themselves in Starland District.
Key facts
- Base
- Starland District
- Getting around
- Walking
- Emergency number
- 911 (police, fire, ambulance)
- Language
- English
Solo travel tips
- Join a walking or ghost tour on the first evening to meet people and learn the layout.
- Family-style lunch spots seat you with other diners at shared tables.
- Starland District and the Victorian District have the best-value rooms for solo stays.
- Use the free shuttle and ferry to save on getting around.
- Stay within the historic district or take a ride-hail late at night.
Where to stay
$$ · Best for solo travellers, budget, food lovers and nightlife
Starland District
Centred on Bull Street and 40th Street, Starland is a former dairy area now filled with SCAD students, murals, a food-truck yard, coffee roasters, breweries and vintage stores. It has rental apartments and a couple of small hotels, and feels like local Savannah rather than the tourist core.
- Good
- Local, creative atmosphere; Inexpensive food and coffee; Good value rentals
- Watch out
- About 3 km from River Street; Limited hotel choice
- Nearby
- Forsyth Park, Victorian District
Great on your own
Neighbourhood · South Historic District
The historic squares
Walk the full length of Bull Street, then return on Abercorn or Barnard to see different squares.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Waterfront · River Street and Plant Riverside
River Street and Factor's Walk
Watch for the Waving Girl statue at the eastern end, then take the free ferry for the best view back at the bluff.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Food
- Views
Historic site · Thunderbolt
Bonaventure Cemetery
Pick up a map at the entrance or join a volunteer-led tour; the cemetery is large and the notable graves are spread out.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Historic site · North Historic District
Owens–Thomas House and Slave Quarters
A Telfair combination ticket covers this house, the Telfair Academy and the Jepson Center.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · North Historic District
Telfair Academy and Jepson Center
Visit the Jepson for modern art and the children's gallery, then cross the square for the period rooms at the Academy.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
Historic site · South Historic District
Mercer Williams House
Even if you skip the tour, the view of the house across Monterey Square at dusk is one of the best in town.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Meeting people
- Family-style Southern lunch — Queue for a communal table at one of the historic family-style dining rooms and share a dozen Southern sides with strangers.
- Saturday Forsyth Farmers Market — Local produce, baked goods and prepared food at the south end of Forsyth Park on Saturday mornings.
- River Street — Bars and live music in converted cotton warehouses, plus rooftop venues at Plant Riverside.
- City Market — Live music on outdoor stages and bars with patios around the market courtyards.
Sensible precautions
The historic district is generally comfortable to walk, but use normal city precautions at night, keep to busier streets and lock valuables out of sight in cars. Summer heat and humidity are a real risk on long walks, and Tybee has rip currents and strong tidal flows near the river mouth. Follow official guidance during hurricane season.
- Emergency number
- 911 (police, fire, ambulance)
- Staying connected
- Free Wi-Fi in hotels, cafés and some public squares; US prepaid SIMs and eSIMs work throughout the area.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Savannah good for solo travellers?
Savannah is relaxed and sociable for solo travellers: walking tours are easy to join, bar seating is common, and the open-container culture makes evenings feel communal.
+Where should solo travellers stay in Savannah?
Starland District: Murals, food trucks, vintage shops and student energy south of Forsyth Park.