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.
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: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
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
lovely helpful staff, super generous and friendly
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
Did not drive
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Beautiful place, clean, great views. Parking was excessive
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
First let me say the staff at the Westin were very nice. Be aware this hotel is at the top of a hill. We found it hard to find the main entrace when we arrived. We weren't the only guests who had this problem. We were on the 69th floor. Our room was very noisy. The elevator could be heard every time ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Atlanta
The staff was very friendly and the hotel was very clean
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown
No issues with the check in Employees were friendly Rooms were clean Hotel is near everything
Reviewed on 7 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.
