South Downtown Travel Guide
Atlanta
Visit South Downtown
Popular places to visit
Georgia State Capitol
This lofty building on Washington Street is the most important government building in the state.
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 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.
Things to do
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
Top hotels in South Downtown
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
All good
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
The hotel itself and staff were all 5 stars. The rooms were beautiful and very comfortable and all of the staff was very friendly. Nespresso machines in every room and everything was very clean. The hotel was key card entry only at night to help with safety. The area around the hotel did not feel ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Good was great!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Great stay
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Everything was great. The management was attentive, the staff were pleasant and personable.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Excellent location, easy check in-out clean rooms comfortable bed!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 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, The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 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.
