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.
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
Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants 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.
Things to do
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Top hotels in South Downtown
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hotel was not as advertised, especially the room. The curtain rod was broken and left in the corner of the room for me to find. The tables were not clean as well as the sheets and pillow cases. The front desk agent should also pay close attention when handling guest credit/ debit card, seeing that ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
New hotel. I booked here because it was very close to the Tabernacle. Not walking distance though. $50 for overnight valet parking was ridiculous. I should have parked across the street for $25 but I couldn't go in and out. That's my only complaint. Room was clean and shower was hot.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
The Staff.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
I recently stayed at this hotel and had an amazing experience from start to finish. The staff was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. They made me feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of throughout my stay. The room was ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Trying to park at the hotel was challenging, however once we found the parking garage across the street we were good. We had an amazing view on the 63rd floor. My only complaint was the shower smelled like mildew and the lack of hooks for towels to hang... Staff was great
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hilton Atlanta
The hotel does not have parking, and you have to pay for your car per night.
Reviewed on 1 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.
