South Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta
Our pick of the best South Downtown Hotel Deals
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The room was clean, everyone was very friendly and helpful and there wasnt a lot of noise heard in the room which was a plus since it was in downtown Atlanta.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
The hotel itself and staff were all 5 stars. The rooms were beautiful and very comfortable and all of the staff was very friendly. Nespresso machines in every room and everything was very clean. The hotel was key card entry only at night to help with safety. The area around the hotel did not feel ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
This was my second visit to the Westin Peachtree. The facility is well kept, the staff is amazing and it is in close proximity to my law firm when I am in town.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Atlanta
I love the hotel design. Very clean rooms and ambience. The front desk lady was amazing and helpful. I was able to check in early which was a savior for me. The location is prime. Overall I would stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Clean room. Great location. I opted out of the valet parking and saved money by parking at the deck across the street in exchange for a 5 minute walk
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
The conversion from the Ritz Hotel to this new product met my expectationS
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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.
Castleberry Hill
While visiting Castleberry Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Paschals Hotel Site.
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.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Ponce City Market and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
