Where to stay in Atlanta

Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guidance for Atlanta, United States: which areas suit which travellers, what they cost, and the stays we list in each.

Inman Park (3) — Victorian showpiece blocks Painted ladies and the Krog Street tunnel — storybook intown.
Buckhead (3) — Uptown polish and malls Tower hotels, tony dining, easy MARTA into the center.
Virginia-Highland (3) — Bungalow charm + patio bars Craftsman B&B energy, minutes from everything intown.
Midtown (3) — Skyline meets Piedmont Park Museums, the park, and MARTA in a walkable grid.
Old Fourth Ward (2) — BeltLine's creative heart Ponce City Market and the Eastside Trail at your door.
Downtown (2) — Stadium-and-convention core Steps to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the aquarium; all business otherwise.

Hotel Clermont — Poncey-Highland ($). 1924 motor lodge reborn, rooftop bar over the BeltLine
The Whitley — Buckhead ($$). Marble-and-brass Buckhead classic near Lenox Square
Omni Atlanta at CNN Center — Downtown ($). Steps from Mercedes-Benz Stadium and MARTA
Kimpton Overland — Airport ($). Runway-view rooms if you want a stopover base
Old Fourth Ward homes — Old Fourth Ward ($). On the BeltLine, walk to Ponce City Market
Virginia-Highland houses — Virginia-Highland ($). Craftsman bungalows, patio pubs, quiet streets