South Downtown Travel Guide
Atlanta
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Popular places to visit
Underground Atlanta
You can find out about the history of Atlanta when you stop by Underground Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Georgia State Capitol
This lofty building on Washington Street is the most important government building in the state.
Georgia Aquarium
With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown Georgia.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
State Farm Arena
The home of the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Dream basketball teams is a multi-purpose indoor venue for games, concerts and shows.
Top hotels in South Downtown
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The bed was pretty uncomfortable but the room was nice and clean. The toilet ran all night which was really annoying. I ended up leaving my coat at the end of my stay and they mailed it back to me within a day of me reporting it. The system they have is extremely organized and the staff is really ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
The hotel overall was in great condition! Lots of friendly staff. I had varying results on the housekeeping, sometimes they would do a great job and other times they didn't do as Stellar of a job. The food at the restaurants was very good! There was lots of amenities in the facility, and the views ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Staff were very kind & paid attention to detail. Uncomfortable mattresses were a complaint amongst the other guests I spoke to within my group.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Staff was so friendly but hotel was outdated
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Very nice hotel clean an quiet only thing I missed in the fine print was Parking Is $45 a day.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Downtown
Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
The ample dining options and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. A stop by Rialto Center for the Performing Arts or Tabernacle might round out your trip.
Downtown Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.
Peachtree Center
While you're in Peachtree Center, take in top sights like AmericasMart and jump on the metro at Peachtree Center Station to see more of the city.
Luckie-Marietta District
If you're spending some time in Luckie-Marietta District, World of Coca-Cola and National Center for Civil and Human Rights are top sights worth seeing.
SoNo
If you're spending some time in SoNo, Atlanta Civic Center and The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta Civic Center and Ponce City Market are top sights worth seeing.
