When folks say they're haunted by the beauty and charm of Savannah, GA, they mean it. Part of Savannah's eccentric and mysterious allure lies in her storied past.
Savannah Has Her Share of Ghosts
Often celebrated along with Savannah's crowning accomplishments, come the tales and legends of Savannah ghosts lingering within "America's Most Haunted City."
Whether you're just curious or haunted to get to the truth, Savannah Ghost Tours—which can be packaged with your room reservation at an authentic Savannah historic inn—is an intriguing and unique adventure.
Your Concierge or Guest Services Representative at each of the inns in the Bed and Breakfasts of Savannah collection can assist you with spooky Savannah ghost tours through the historic district, led by local legends who shed light on many of Savannah's most notorious ghost stories and house hauntings. The city offers fun pub crawls, spooky nighttime walking tours, thrilling hearse tours and even some very serious explorations of the supernatural.
What's with the Haunted Reputation of Savannah, GA?
Savannah is a unique destination. It embodies traditional Southern hospitality and charm, but also revels in its rough-and-tumble—and sometimes eerie—past. Savannah was a battleground during the American Revolution; was captured by Sherman during the Civil War; and has weathered hurricanes, fires, and two devastating outbreaks of yellow fever. Established on the Savannah River, the city had an early population of colonists, slaves, voodooists, sailors, traders, and pirates with unique social and religious beliefs. These elements combine make a fitting backdrop for ghost tales and unexplained phenomenon.
Would You Dare Stay at a Haunted Hotel in Savannah?
Olde Harbour Inn
Olde Harbour Inn is home to "Hank," the most-often sited ghost among the 7 inns in the Bed and Breakfasts of Savannah collection. Guests have reported smelling cigar smoke when no smokers were present, experiencing things moving around, seeing coins dropping on the floor and more. Explore Savannah's spookier side at Olde Harbour Inn.
East Bay Inn
Step back in time at this historic inn and indulge in a little eerie fun with East Bay Inn's Scary Savannah Package. East Bay Inn was built in 1852, just steps away from the dark waters of the Savannah River. Guests have often reported seeing the inn's ghost, affectionately named "Charley" by the staff. In 2001, a guest captured Charley's image in a photograph.
Eliza Thompson House
The Eliza Thompson House has its share of ghostly sightings, including Confederate soldiers in an upstairs window and a young girl wearing a white dress in the hallway. This 1847 home is the perfect place to "capture the spirit" of haunted Savannah, GA.
The Kehoe House
Ghost stories and strange phenomena abound at the Kehoe House, which was built in 1892. From the hauntings perpetrated by twins who died while playing in a chimney in one of the rooms to the eerie occurrences in rooms 201 and 203, the Kehoe House has rightfully earned its haunted reputation. The staff has had several of their own incidents including hearing voices of children and doors unlocking and opening by themselves.
The Marshall House
The Marshall House opened in 1851, and has a history that's very conducive to ghostly experiences. It's been used as a hospital three times…twice during Savannah's 19th century yellow fever epidemics and by the Union Army during the Civil War. Ghosts have been reported in the hallways and in some rooms. This famously haunted hotel in Savannah has been featured several times on the Travel Channel's haunted hotel programs and specials.
