South 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.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Emory University
Walk around the campus of Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
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 Atlanta
Hilton Atlanta
Very clean and nice staff. Would stay here again
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Beautiful and very helpful at desk
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
The entire staff is the star of this hotel! The hotel is very old and showing its age, but every member of the staff was top notch! My room was not clean
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Excellent location, easy check in-out clean rooms comfortable bed!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
The accommodations were immaculate, comfortable, and inviting. The staff was highly professional and welcoming throughout our stay. I booked this visit as a surprise for my son’s 10th birthday; the front desk staff went above and beyond by sending a personalized birthday card and a complimentary ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - College Park by IHG
The person who checked me in was compassionate, helpful, and nice.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Atlanta
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.
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.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Ponce City Market and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
