South Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 lively bars and its entertainment choices.
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.
Six Flags Over Georgia
Enjoy roller coasters, water slides, go-karts and more at this family-friendly theme park located just outside of Austin, Georgia.
Activities
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Our pick of the best South Downtown Hotel Deals
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Staff was excellent. Building had some issues but nothing major. Breakfast was just a lot of carbs or a microwave breakfast sandwich. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
Great stay, very clean hotel and great staff.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Everything was great. Everyone was very polite and approachable. Next tine we will get later flight so we can enjoy the breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hilton Atlanta
Friendly staff, great hotel bar and clean rooms
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Very nice and clean hotel. Very professional and welcoming staff at every corner
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
We had a great overall experience at Atlanta Marriott Marquis, and we look forward to connecting with all of you again soon!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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, Atlanta Civic Center and The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Central Park and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
