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.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars 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
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 South Downtown
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
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
My bed had stains of bodily fluid. Horrible. I slept on the floor. I was exhausted from a long trip, no energy to complain left super early. Bad experience.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
Elevators slow, understaffed, faucet did not work, poor airconditioning
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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, 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.
