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.
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
Marvel at the intelligent dolphins, deadly sharks and colourful coral reef fish at this world-famous 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.
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.
Activities
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Our pick of the best South Downtown Hotel Deals
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
We received excellent customer service from all of the staff. This is a wonderful historic hotel with modern amenities.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
Bueno
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
They didn’t pick our trash, they only made our beds one time and we had allergic reactions
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
This was one of the best hotels that I have stayed in in Atlanta. Best price for a quality hotel!!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hilton Atlanta
It has pickle ball courts
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 18 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, Ponce City Market and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
