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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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
"Check in staff weren't there for a minute but was eventually able to check in"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
"Very friendly staff and clean room. Strong wifi and good breakfast"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
"Great downtown hotel near a MARTA station. Very friendly staff, clean rooms, and restaurants in the lobby."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown
"Amazing stay!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Westin Atlanta Airport
"Comfortable bed, nice shower, and friendly staff! Indoor pool was lovely to take a dip in and connects to an outdoor pool as well."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hilton Atlanta
"It was a thoroughly bad experience. The services were terrible: the TV didn't work, the fridge didn't cool, and the air conditioning didn't cool—the room was hot. Housekeeping never serviced the room; I stayed for three nights, and during that entire time, the bed linens were never changed. Customer ..."
Reviewed on 24 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, Atlanta Civic Center and Ponce City Market are top sights worth seeing.
