South Downtown
Atlanta
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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.
Georgia Aquarium
With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown Georgia.
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.
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
Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Top hotels in South Downtown
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
This is one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The rooms are in terrible condition and have a bad odor. My stay was 4 days and I didn’t receive any house keeping. Even by request, housekeeping was not sent. Our keys stopped working every night. The staff member who was sent up to assist ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
Nice hotel. It is new so everything is nice. The staff is excellent. The grill has a good menu. Try the Euro ginger beer! The entrance was hard to find but no other complaints.
Reviewed on 7 Mar, 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Room was clean check in was a hassle but everything else was great
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
Room had a mildew smell. Doors hard to open & things look old. Could be updated.
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Hilton Atlanta
This place blew us away. The front desk staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. They upgraded us to a higher floor for little cost. The valet guys were great. The room was amazing, with an amazing view. The beds were comfortable and everything was immaculately clean. We will absolutely be staying ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Great stay!!
Reviewed on 9 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, The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Central Park and Ponce City Market are top sights worth seeing.
