Visit Poplar Place - University Place
Popular places to visit
River Street
Appreciate local artwork in a gallery, shop for boutique fashionable clothing and dine in excellent restaurants on this street in downtown Savannah.
Forsyth Park
With peaceful walking paths, sporting areas and grassy lawns, this large city park in downtown Savannah is perfect for a day outside.
Savannah College of Art and Design
Enjoy the student vibe at Savannah College of Art and Design as part of your travels around Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Savannah Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Savannah Convention Center during your trip to Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
SCAD Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at SCAD Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Savannah State University
Enjoy the student vibe at Savannah State University as part of your travels around Savannah. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour
Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour
The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket
Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour
Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Poplar Place - University Place
Hyatt Regency Savannah
Everything about this hotel is amazing!
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
Marriott Savannah Riverfront
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Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
The Desoto Savannah
Very friendly front desk staff! Room 321: Bathtub/shower area was not thoroughly cleaned prior to my stay (Hair in tub) No fridge & no microwave in the room :( Overall good stay
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
Location was great and we got a good deal there. There was some construction going on at the time I was there, but no big deal
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Thompson Savannah, by Hyatt
Fabulous stay, again!
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
The stay was fantastic.The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed!I will definitely be recommending it to my friends and family.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Poplar Place - University Place
Oakdale
If you're spending some time in Oakdale, Savannah Botanical Gardens and Monkey Joe's are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Starland District to Grayson Stadium – discover Midtown, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Thomas Square
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Thomas Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Bull Street Library or Starland District.
Victorian District - West
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and parks in Victorian District - West. You might want to make time for a stop at Savannah Stage Company or Cultural Arts Gallery.
Victorian District - East
Though Victorian District - East may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Bull Street Library.
Dixon Park
Though Dixon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.
