Downtown Decatur Travel Guide
Atlanta
Visit Downtown Decatur
Popular places to visit
Decatur Square
Learn about the local history of Decatur with a stop at Decatur Square. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
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.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Walk around the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology, a well-known university in 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.
Things to do
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta
Top hotels in Downtown Decatur
Hilton Atlanta
Great
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Everything about this stay made me feel safe and taken care of. Travelling alone it was important to make sure I was.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Highly Recommend
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
Beautiful historic hotel literally right across the street from the Fox Theater. Our one bedroom suite with kitchen was spacious and we loved having all that space.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - College Park by IHG
Staff was good
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
All the above!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Decatur
East Side
While you're in East Side, take in top sights like Variety Playhouse or Krog Street Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Edgewood-Candler Park Station or Inman Park-Reynoldstown Station.
North Druid Hills
Travellers like the bars in North Druid Hills, and Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Virginia Highland
While Virginia Highland isn't home to many top sights, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and The Atlanta Beltline Start are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
SoNo
If you're spending some time in SoNo, Atlanta Civic Center and The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
Travellers love Midtown for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Midtown Station or Arts Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Margaret Mitchell House and Museum and Atlanta Symphony Hall.
