Hotels in Atlanta

Exploring Atlanta

Unofficially crowned as the US’s southern capital, Atlanta is a city not to be taken lightly. Boasting an ever-increasing population of more than five million residents, it stands as the capital of Georgia, and is renowned as the birthplace of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. It was host of the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996, which sparked a major refurbishment across the city. Even today, the city is continually expanding both upwards and outwards, to the point where three brilliant skyscraper skylines span its horizon. However, it’s not so much the size of Atlanta that awes travellers, but rather the plethora of exciting marvels that can be found around every corner.

Accommodations in Atlanta

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Atlanta is the Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended TownePlace Suites by Marriott Atlanta Lawrenceville in Atlanta as it has been reserved 5 times.

Atlanta offers a wide range of luxury accommodation options. Check out Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta and Loews Atlanta Hotel.

Sightseeing in Atlanta

- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Despite Atlanta’s growth in precious modern attractions, one of the city’s undying treasures is the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Tourists can jump back in time to the Civil Rights Movement era, as a plethora of wondrous landmarks are located within the site. The Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King Sr. and Jr. were pastors can be toured. Dr King’s childhood residence, the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, the World Peace Rose Garden, Gandhi Promenade and a host of historic, 19th-century homes can be found within this national historic site, too.

- Centennial Olympic Park

This was the centre of the 1996 Olympic Games, but since this monumental event, Centennial Olympic Park has become the focal point of Atlanta’s tourism industry. There is plenty of action happening within and around this 21-acre green space year-round. Sites like the impressive New World of Coca-Cola and the world’s largest indoor aquarium, Georgia Aquarium, are found to the north of the park. Meanwhile, an ice-skating rink in the heart of the park, not to mention dozens of fascinating festivals and concerts, add to the splendour of this landmark. A wonderful selection of hotels exists around Centennial Olympic Park, including the likes of Omni Hotel CNN Tower.

Transportation in Atlanta

Getting around the city is relatively easy due to the convenient and extensive public rail and bus system. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, commonly known as MARTA, extends throughout the central and suburban districts of Georgia’s capital. The rail network boasts four connecting lines, while more than 100 bus routes operate across Atlanta. Tickets are relatively inexpensive.