The 10 Most Haunted Places in Savannah That You Can Actually Visit

Savannah is widely known as the most haunted city in America. Walk into any historic building or cemetery in Savannah and you may catch sight of or sense a ghostly presence surrounding you.
Whether you’re a ghost hunter or a lover of ethereal stories, you need to visit these Savannah spots to experience some authentic paranormal activity.

Hamilton-Turner Inn
Hamilton-Turner Inn
The Hamilton-Turner Inn was made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Paranormal activities inside the inn include the sounds of children laughing, billiard balls rolling around on the upper floors and sightings of a strange, cigar-smoking man sitting on the roof.

The Marshall House
USA Today named the Marshall House one of the best haunted hotels in the U.S. Since 1851, this hotel has been used as a hospital three times – once for Union soldiers and twice for 19th century Yellow Fever epidemics. Guests have reported their fair share of paranormal experiences such as seeing ghosts in the hallways, hearing nonexistent children running down the halls and faucets turning on by themselves.

Photo courtesy of 17 Hundred 90 Inn
17 Hundred 90
The ghost of a woman scorned, a slave cook and a servant boy are said to hang around 17 Hundred 90 Inn and Restaurant, haunting guests and diners alike. While dining at the restaurant, you may hear the cook banging on pots in the kitchen or see a glimpse of a little servant boy. If you stay at the inn, you might spot Anna, one of the most famous ghost-girls in the city who haunts the upstairs guest rooms waiting for the return of her lost love. Learn more about hauntings at 17 Hundred 90 in this video.

The Pirates' House
The Pirate's House
Once a saloon and rest stop for seafarers from abroad, The Pirates’ House still stands today as one of Savannah’s most well-known restaurants. However, The Pirates’ House can’t escape its dark past. Many were brutishly shanghaied down in the boarding house basement and forced to serve on the sea. There are many secrets to be discovered at this world famous site – some you’re sure to learn about over dinner. Learn more about hauntings at The Pirates’ House in this video.

Kehoe House
Kehoe House
The Kehoe family consisted of 10 children, and rumor has it that two of them died in the house. Although the rumor is completely unsubstantiated, many guests say they encountered ghost children during their overnight stays. Also, before becoming a beautiful bed and breakfast, the Kehoe House was a funeral home. So, is the Kehoe House haunted? We dare you to stay a night and see for yourself!

The Sorrel-Weed house is known as one of Savannah's most haunted homes.
The Sorrel-Weed House
A staple on every ghost tour, the Sorrel Weed House, a 1840s mansion, is packed with paranormal activity. Guests report cold spots, shadowy figures, and chilling voices—especially in the basement and former slave quarters.

The Mercer Williams House
Made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, this iconic home is rumored to be haunted by multiple spirits, including Danny Hansford's, whose death inside the Mercer Williams House remains Savannah lore. Visitors and staff alike have experienced unsettling vibes, mysterious sounds and inexplicable occurrences.

Bonaventure Cemetery
Known for its haunting beauty and eerie tranquility, this cemetery holds more than graves - it holds stories. With winding paths, elaborate monuments and moss-draped oaks, Bonaventure Cemetery's striking appearance has a way of drawing you in and quieting the world around you. But don’t let the calm distract you - keep an eye out for the ghost of Gracie Watson near her statue, and listen closely for whispers carried on the coastal breeze.

Colonial Park Cemetery
Colonial Park Cemetery
Colonial Park Cemetery, a centuries-old cemetery, is the resting place of thousands, and reportedly, not all are resting. Visitors often report cold spots, strange mists and ghostly sightings among the crumbling tombs.

432 Abercorn St.
432 Abercorn Street
Shrouded in mystery, this private residence has long been the subject of urban legend. Though the stories vary, most agree: something about this home just doesn't sit right.
Though this city continues to remain an enigma, you can't deny that its mystery is too irresistible not to attempt to solve. Be sure to visit these haunted places in Savannah!