South Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Downtown
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.
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.
Georgia Aquarium
With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown Georgia.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Activities
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Bus Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Our pick of the best South Downtown Hotel Deals
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Way overpriced. $80 a night incidental fee, $55 a night valet parking. Property was not nice enough to justify the price and our room was not in great condition. The toilet was cracked, which I did not see until I cut my finger open when I tried to flush.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
There are no words to describe how disappointing this hotel is. I planned a vacation for my elderly aunt and her adult son. My cousin who has an intellectual disability and my aunt arrived to the hotel and they noticed it had very little amenities and no water in the room. They knew this hotel was ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
The parking wasn’t to my liking. And that traffic down there on Saturday night was ridiculous. Other than that my stay was great! Hotel is beautiful, rooms were very nice and comfortable.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown
Great Location especially if going to a game or concert. The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean, and bar on main level is what’s happening, had a dj and a Photo Booth equipped. Wish I got to the roof top bar (one of the reasons I booked) but there was a private event! Disappointed but that means ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Close to where I needed to be.. easy walk from the Marta (downhill) .. made travel from the airport fast and cheap ...not the cleanest and safest feeling train system tho.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Westin Atlanta Airport
We frequently stay at the Westin after arriving on a late flight. The hotel is furnished nicely, the rooms are spacious and clean. We particularly like that the bar and restaurant are open late. But… the price to park for one night is ridiculously high. The last five times we stayed there, we had ...
Reviewed on 15 May 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 Tabernacle or SkyView Atlanta 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, New American Shakespeare Tavern and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Ponce City Market and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
