South Downtown Travel Guide
Atlanta
Visit South Downtown
Popular places to visit
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 State Capitol
This lofty building on Washington Street is the most important government building in the state.
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.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Things to do
LEGO Discovery Center Admission 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
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
Top hotels in South Downtown
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
I booked at the last minute when another hotel cancelled my reservation. Room was very clean and loved the hot water and shower head. Breakfast was just enough for a quick breakfast with many options.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
The lunch was great the bartender was very nice and helpful to help find things to do with my son besides football.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
This was my second visit to the Westin Peachtree. The facility is well kept, the staff is amazing and it is in close proximity to my law firm when I am in town.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Some basics grits, eggs, links & biscuits would have been great!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hilton Atlanta
I didn’t get to eat breakfast. But my stay was awesome and relaxing. The staff was awesome and made sure I was taken care by of. Definitely will revisit.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Nice hotel.
Reviewed on 13 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.
Castleberry Hill
While visiting Castleberry Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Paschals Hotel Site.
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, Central Park and Ponce City Market are top sights worth seeing.
