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
Marvel at the intelligent dolphins, deadly sharks and colourful coral reef fish at this world-famous aquarium.
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 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
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Martin Luther King Jr An American Icon Walking Tour
Our pick of the best South Downtown Hotel Deals
The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The suite was very nice and spacious. It was nice to have the separate living room space. The staff were so kind and friendly. They were very accommodating especially with the bad weather that came in. This hotel is in the middle of the city and within walking distance of everything. It’s a great ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
The room was great. Loved the exposed brick details. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Awesme
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Clean & beautiful resort style!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
The whole hotel was cold. Breakfast buffet was 30.00 why? $16.99 max by the time you got your food and brought it back to the table it was cold. 3 1/2 stars is all I could muster. I will not go back to that hotel. Thanks, Penny
Reviewed on 28 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.
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.
