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
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Bus Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
Top hotels in South Downtown
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The staff really made me feel safe
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
Tracy was the highlight during our stay. She’s amazing and so nice. She gave us ideas of places to visit. Very charismatic and kind. The only thing that was a negative was the fact that they didn’t clean our room but besides that very cute room and Tracy gave us an upgrade. Thank you !!!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
The hotel was very nice. Room with city view was outstanding! I can’t wait to stay here again! Staff were outstanding, very courteous and very knowledgeable!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown
Beautiful Views clean rooms and Staff is exceptional only people in encountered in Atl that was nice
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Clean bathroom and room, comfortable bed; Pleasant stay, overall. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Westin Atlanta Airport
Arrived early and since room was available we were allowed to check in 3 hrs earlier. Which helped us rest and start our journey earlier. Room was cold I changed heat but when I returned room was still cold. I did not call reception to find out if it could be fixed.
Reviewed on 12 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, Ponce City Market and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
