South Downtown Travel Guide
Atlanta
Visit South Downtown
Popular places to visit
Georgia State Capitol
This lofty building on Washington Street is the most important government building in the state.
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.
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.
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
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
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
Did notvuse the gym but it looked decent. No pool
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
Staff were amazing. Very friendly and helpful. We had problems with the hot water and were moved to another room. There are no carts for luggage so we had to basically repack to move down the hall. In the new room, the electricity on one side of the room was out unless the bathroom light was on. ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Good
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
Property was easy to find. Front desk was polite. There were lots of guests as the parking lot was full but we only saw a couple people on our floor. It was very quiet. Room was clean but bedding had a VERY strong bleach odor. Also there is a $10 per night charge to park in the parking lot which ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Excellent
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
It was ok until urine fell on me while in the bathroom it came from the ceiling. It was very disgusting to have some one else urine falls on you
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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, Atlanta Civic Center and New American Shakespeare Tavern are top sights worth seeing.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Central Park and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
