South Downtown Travel Guide
Atlanta
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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.
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.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
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 South Downtown
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The room was in very rough shape, chips in the cabinets, worn out bed, just old feeling. The lobby smelled like weed, very sketchy area, wasnt sure i wanted to walk anywhere. The pictures make it look much better than reality.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
After arriving and standing at the front desk for a while, I had to find the staff in order to check in. Unfortunately, my problems did not stop there. My room was facing the lobby with windows that had curtains that would not fully close. I could hear absolutely every sound made. After calling downstairs ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Everything was beautiful. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Great
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
The room was in the basement level with a veiw of an underdeveloped patch of grass. Our first night we decided to eat at lounge/ resturant . The food was was not very good and was charged a seating fee in addition to gratuity 18% and 30 % in fees . The phone system was down so I had to go to the ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 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.
