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 great live music.
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
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta
Make Your Own Candle at a Local Wine Bar in Atlanta
Top hotels in South Downtown
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Mid to fair. The parking attendants were kind. The front desk was helpful. The room was older. I had to keep entering my Netflix code when the tv shut off. Parking was helpful. Area is walkable and extremely convenient location.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
Breakfast menu can be better, but overall the stay was good.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
First room they gave me was on the 30th floor and key did not work , went back to attendant and they provide two keys, when we entered room, it had not been cleaned as the beds were undone. I had stayed here in the past and never had an experience like this
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
We had no hand soap in the room and no trash bag in our can.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Great room and good service
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Sways restaurant was so rude and did not make any of my breakfast choices correct. They did not know how to make a poach egg but it was in their menu, also my breakfast took 43 minutes to come out. The valet supervisor was the worst. He drove my Audi and left trash inside. Three cps with a liquid ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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 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.
