Where to Stay

Atlanta isn’t the easiest city to explore on foot. Museums, parks, music venues, and major attractions are spread across different parts of the city, and the drive between them often takes longer than expected. That’s why choosing the right home base matters more here than in many other major cities. Midtown puts you near Atlanta’s art and performance spaces. Buckhead offers easy access to the Atlanta History Center and upscale restaurants. Downtown is ideal if you’re visiting the Aquarium, the Civil Rights Center, or attending a convention.

Once you’ve picked your neighborhood, there’s no shortage of great places to stay. Atlanta has excellent mid-range chains, standout luxury hotels, and large vacation rentals. Here are some of the best places to stay across the city.

The best hotels in Atlanta

Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel — Bellyard is the signature hotel of Atlanta’s Westside, set on the former stockyards that helped shape the neighborhood’s industrial past. Today the area is one of the city’s most exciting dining districts, and the hotel reflects that shift with a lobby built around Drawbar — its bar-restaurant with city views — rather than a traditional check-in setup. Design details — exposed beams, rope and wood elements, and a bold mural by a local artist — nod to the site’s history, while rooms add modern touches like window seating overlooking West Midtown. A small courtyard garden and terrace offer a quiet break from the surrounding galleries and restaurants, making Bellyard an stylish base for exploring this part of the city.

Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: 1 Interlock Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta — When it comes to luxury stays in Atlanta, the Four Seasons is top of the line — with an opulent, chandelier-adorned lobby and a grand staircase. Situated in Midtown, it’s within walking distance of the High Museum of Art, the Museum of Design Atlanta, Piedmont Park, and the many restaurants and bars in the Midtown area. Its craft cocktail bar, Bar Margot, also has an excellent vinyl collection.

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta: 75 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Hotel Clermont — Revamped from abandoned and run-down to ultra hip and swanky, this historic boutique hotel on main-drag Ponce de Leon Avenue is one of the hottest spots in the city — and a quick walk to Ponce City Market and the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. The hotel has three main gathering spots: its Astroturf Roof Top, its bourbon-focused Lobby Bar, and its French-American brasserie, Tiny Lou’s. Rooms feature mid-century modern furnishings, rich jewel tones, and plenty of velvet — a look that ties back to the hotel’s restored 20th-century character.

Hotel Clermont Atlanta, by Oliver: 789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown — Hotel Indigo sits inside a renovated John Portman–designed tower from the 1960s, part of his original Peachtree Center complex. Its most striking feature is the lobby’s dramatic curved glass-and-steel staircase, which functions almost like a sculptural centerpiece. The hotel’s restaurant, The Drafting Table Cocktails & Kitchen, has a mid-century-influenced circular bar at the center of the space. Hotel Indigo sits directly across the street from the Peachtree Center MARTA station — allowing for a direct connection to the airport as well as attractions in Midtown, Buckhead, and downtown Decatur.

Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown: 230 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Loews Atlanta Hotel — Sleek and modern Loews Atlanta in Midtown is just a couple of blocks from Piedmont Park and the Midtown MARTA station. It’s known for its large Exhale Spa — Exhale — which includes a hammam, steam room, sauna, fitness classes, and a full menu of treatments. The location makes it an excellent base for exploring Midtown on foot, with restaurants, bars, and the park all within a short walk.

Loews Atlanta Hotel: 1065 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Stonehurst Place — This elegant, six-room bed and breakfast set in a circa-1896 mansion near Piedmont Park is one of many historic homes in this tree-lined residential section of Midtown. The house has been updated with modern furnishings and artwork, eco-friendly solar panels, and luxuries like heated marble floors — but it still retains plenty of old-world touches, including a stone front porch, hardwood floors, and several fireplaces. It’s also a quick walk to the restaurant scene (which is outstanding) at the corner of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue.

Stonehurst Place: 923 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309

The Georgian Terrace Hotel — It seems fitting that F. Scott Fitzgerald was once a guest at this circa-1911 Beaux-Arts landmark — a Midtown classic directly across the street from the Fox Theatre. It’s an especially convenient pick if you’re seeing a show, and the hotel’s patio, Livingston Restaurant & Bar, looks out toward the Fox’s iconic marquee. From the hotel, it’s a straight shot down Ponce de Leon Avenue to Ponce City Market and the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, and you’re also well placed for Downtown’s Georgia Aquarium and Midtown’s High Museum of Art.

The Georgian Terrace Hotel: 659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

The Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection — This boutique hotel in Downtown puts you within a stroll of major Atlanta attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the World of Coca-Cola, and the College Football Hall of Fame. The rooms sit inside a restored 1920s building with a warm, modern style, and its breezy rooftop bar — Skylounge — offers city views and a relaxed spot to wind down after exploring downtown.

The Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection: 110 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

The St. Regis Atlanta — The St. Regis sits in Buckhead within walking distance of Buckhead Village District and the Atlanta History Center. What sets it apart are the signature touches: a nightly champagne sabering ritual in the lobby, an elegant pool piazza with a café and bar, and Atlas Buckhead — the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, where works by artists like Marc Chagall and Claude Monet hang on the walls. The St. Regis Bar is a longtime local favorite for a nightcap and is worth stopping in even if you’re not staying at the hotel.

The St. Regis Atlanta: 88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

The Whitley Atlanta Buckhead — This Buckhead luxury hotel sits at the doorstep of shopping centers Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square, and it’s convenient to the boutiques and dining around Buckhead Village District. The property features an indoor saline pool and a full-service spa and fitness center at The Whitley Spa.

The Whitley Atlanta Buckhead: 3434 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

Airbnbs

Virginia Highlands home with pool — Set on a hill in one of Atlanta’s most walkable neighborhoods, this renovated home’s front porch has an outdoor seating set up offering one of the better panoramic views of the skyline in Virginia Highlands. The layout works well for groups, with two bedrooms plus a convertible office and a large master suite with its own sitting area. The backyard has a pool, spa, grill, and dining area, creating a separate space for gathering and cooking. The location is a major draw — restaurants, Piedmont Park, the BeltLine, and small neighborhood shops are all close enough to reach on foot, giving the property a residential feel while keeping Atlanta’s highlights within reach.

Castle Airbnb in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward with rooftop views — This castle Airbnb sits on an elevated lot and delivers the kind of over-the-top layout that’s usually reserved for movie sets — a private elevator, a chef’s kitchen, an office, and a full-floor primary suite, plus additional bedrooms with their own baths. The rooftop spans the entire fifth floor, with covered dining, a gas fireplace, a grill, and views stretching across Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead. You’re two blocks from Ponce City Market and the BeltLine, but it’s entirely possible you’ll spend most of your time upstairs on the roof wondering how you ended up with your own Atlanta castle.

Secluded inner city treehouse — This backyard treehouse is in the residential area of Buckhead. It sleeps two, and the bed has wheels, so it can be rolled out to a platform overlooking a stream. It includes three separate living areas connected by rope bridges adorned in string lights — a sitting room, a bedroom, and a hammock deck. It’s worth noting that the bathroom is in the basement of the owner’s home, and there’s no air conditioning or heat in the treehouse — but wow, this will be a stay you won’t forget.

Check out Matador‘s full selection of Airbnbs in Atlanta