South Downtown
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 with a visit to 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.
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.
Georgia World Congress Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Georgia World Congress Center, a top convention center 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
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Top hotels in South Downtown
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hotel was nice but the crowd that hangs around outside make the area a little sketchy.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
The staff were extremely helpful, the atmosphere is classy,rooms are spacious and very clean. They have a bar and restaurant, the prices are very affordable. You won’t be disappointed. We really enjoyed are stay, downtown ATL, close to Georgia State university and Emory midtown
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Great accommodation. I was stranded by the weather and although my original reservation was thru you they honored an additional night directly by their system...
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Great loved jt
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Great stay , great staff , great view, good food.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Everything was fine
Reviewed on Feb 1, 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
While visiting Luckie-Marietta District, you might make a stop by sights like World of Coca-Cola and National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
SoNo
While visiting SoNo, you might make a stop by sights like The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and Atlanta Civic Center.
Old Fourth Ward
While visiting Old Fourth Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Ponce City Market and Central Park.
