Downtown Atlanta Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Georgia Aquarium
Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.
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.
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.
Georgia World Congress Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Georgia World Congress Center, a top convention centre in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Centennial Olympic Park
This urban oasis offers walking paths, lawns for relaxing or playing Frisbee, and a series of public events to enjoy throughout the year.
World of Coca-Cola
Learn about the fascinating history of one of the world’s best-known drinks, in the city where it was invented.
Things to do
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Top hotels in Downtown Atlanta
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
I arrived to check in, I told the clerk that I made reservations through a 3rd party merchant. As I was checking in, I received a notification from my bank asking am I authorizing a payment of such amount. I was charged the incidence fee and for three nights. I immediately said you’re charging me ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Linen smelled, carpet in room smelled and needed deep cleaning, “looked clean” but smelled otherwise; hotel staff notified. older hotel that needs to invest in commercial tower scent. Lobby smelt old
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Shops connected to hotel. Mattress very comfortable. Didn't feel like anything special but I slept very well. Buffet was good ($$). Staff was lovely. Didn't realize Polaris (rotating restaurant) was closed on Sundays. Would stop in on my next visit to Atlanta. I believe reservations are needed.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
My stay was excellent. Like many, I'm sure, the reviews were mixed when I booked. Understandably, this is an older property with some incredibly nice people and modern upgrades. Like any downtown urban area in America, you'll encounter all kinds of people. It's no different than LA, Denver, New York, ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The hotel cleaning staff and restaurant staff were amazing, the staff at the check-in desk were a bit unhelpful and slow moving which was really surprising. The rooms are "ok", and the hotel is a bit of a maze, but overall had a great experience.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Atlanta
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.
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.
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.
South Downtown
While you're in South Downtown, take in top sights like Underground Atlanta and jump on the metro at Garnett Station to see more of the city.
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.
