Home to some of the city’s best tourist attractions, Downtown Atlanta is a popular base for visitors, with plenty of affordable places to stay.
(Photo: Inn at the Peachtrees, Ascend Hotel Collection / Courtesy Booking.com)
Atlanta’s bustling central business district offers far more than suited types occupying offices – on the contrary, many consider Downtown to be the beating heart of the city’s entertainment and cultural scene. For those planning to visit the Georgia capital, there is a wide range of accommodation options available, with something to suit every taste and budget. We’ve picked out 5 of the district’s best affordable hotels below.
Inn at the Peachtrees
Situated in the heart of downtown, this boutique property has many of the trappings of a high-end hotel but without the price tag. There’s a charming internal courtyard with outdoor furniture, a fitness centre, an event space, and hot buffet breakfasts served daily. Guest rooms are decorated in a modern style and come with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a mini fridge and a coffee maker. The nearest MARTA rapid transit system station is seconds away on foot, offering easy access to the rest of the city. From $68 per night.
Clarion Inn & Suites
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Just east of downtown, and easily reachable off of Interstate 20, this budget hotel is a popular choice with those happy with no-frills accommodation but don’t want to compromise on location. There’s no shortage of on-site amenities, either, with an on-site restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre all available to guests. Buffet breakfasts are also served each morning. Guest rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave and coffee maker. For travellers arriving in their own transport, you can also park at the hotel for a surcharge. From $92 per night.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
If you’re seeking a home away from home, then the suites at this modern, mid-range hotel may well fit the bill, coming with extra space and in-room amenities compared with a standard hotel. Located almost on the doorstep of Underground Atlanta, a shopping and entertainment district in the Five Points neighbourhood of downtown Atlanta, on entering guests discover a polished lobby with classic accents which sets the tone for the rest of the property. Notable communal amenities include a fitness room, a business centre and a convenience store, and there’s also valet parking available for a surcharge. From $142 per night.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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Part of the internationally-renowned Holiday Inn chain of budget hotels, this property is set in a historic high-rise building dating back to 1890 in the centre of downtown. Guests can avail themselves of a fitness room, a business centre and the area’s many nearby attractions that are easily reachable on foot. Guest rooms are simply designed and contain a flat-screen TV, work desk, coffee maker and microwave. A choice of hot and continental breakfast buffets are served each morning and are included in the room price. The Georgia Dome, the Georgia Aquarium and Phillips Arena. Zoo are all within four blocks of the hotel. From $106 per night.
Hilton Atlanta
There’s no shortage of choice when it comes to dining at this large downtown hotel, which boasts an impressive four on-site restaurants. Among them is an upscale rooftop eatery with sublime city views, a lounge and a chic cocktail bar. In fact, when it comes to the sheer scope of amenities, this hotel is hard to beat, with a gym, sports courts and a jogging track offering plenty of opportunity to burn off those calories. Each of the guest rooms features a flat-screen TV, a granite-top desk with an ergonomic chair, and a coffee machine. The hotel is connected by a walkway to the Peachtree Center mall and a rapid transit station. From $93 per night.