New hotels in Downtown Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta is built around Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center, with South Downtown's older business core — the Government Walk district near the Georgia State Capitol — sitting just south. Five hotels we track are open here, from Origin Hotel Atlanta's adaptive-reuse conversion in South Downtown to Signia by Hilton Atlanta's 42-story convention-campus tower, and Virgin Hotels Atlanta is confirmed for 2027 inside Centennial Yards, the roughly $5 billion redevelopment rising on the old Gulch rail yards.

What to do in downtown Atlanta

For a weekend

Walk Centennial Olympic Park in the morning — Hotel Phoenix and Moxy Atlanta Downtown both sit within a block or two — then spend the afternoon at the Georgia Aquarium or the College Football Hall of Fame. In the evening, State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium anchor the district's game-day and concert crowds, a short walk from Signia by Hilton Atlanta and JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown.

For a longer stay

With more time, South Downtown's Underground Atlanta and the Georgia State Capitol are worth a morning near Origin Hotel Atlanta, and Midtown is an easy MARTA ride or a 20-minute walk north along Peachtree Street.

Where to stay in downtown Atlanta

Centennial Olympic Park & the stadium district

Hotel Phoenix opened in December 2025 at 70 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, facing Mercedes-Benz Stadium directly; Moxy Atlanta Downtown followed in March 2026 two blocks away at 329 Marietta Street NW, timed to the FIFA World Cup 2026 crowds. Signia by Hilton Atlanta, a 42-story tower on the old Georgia Dome site, opened in January 2024 beside the stadium, connected to the Georgia World Congress Center by a direct walkway; JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown, a rebuild of the former W Atlanta Downtown, opened in May 2026 on Ivan Allen Jr Boulevard nearby.

South Downtown

Origin Hotel Atlanta opened July 21, 2025, converting a 1950s office building at Mitchell and Pryor streets, in the Government Walk district near the Georgia State Capitol and Underground Atlanta.

Centennial Yards

Virgin Hotels Atlanta, targeting 2027, is planned as a 14-story tower inside Centennial Yards' Entertainment District, directly across from State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium — the brand's first Georgia property, topped out in early 2026.

Which hotel in downtown Atlanta for your trip

Sports and stadium travelers

Hotel Phoenix, Moxy Atlanta Downtown, Signia by Hilton Atlanta and JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown all sit within a few blocks of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, the district's closest options for a game or concert.

Convention travelers

Signia by Hilton Atlanta's direct walkway into the Georgia World Congress Center makes it the district's purpose-built meetings hotel, inside a 1.25-million-square-foot tower built specifically for large-scale events.

Travelers wanting downtown's newest opening

Virgin Hotels Atlanta, confirmed for 2027 inside Centennial Yards, will be the district's next tracked opening once it debuts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in downtown Atlanta?

Moxy Atlanta Downtown, which opened in March 2026 at 329 Marietta Street NW, two blocks from Centennial Olympic Park.

What hotel is confirmed to open next in downtown Atlanta?

Virgin Hotels Atlanta, targeting 2027 inside Centennial Yards, across from State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Which downtown Atlanta hotel is closest to the Georgia World Congress Center?

Signia by Hilton Atlanta, connected to the convention halls by a direct pedestrian walkway.

Is South Downtown the same as downtown Atlanta?

South Downtown is the older business core just south of the main stadium district, home to Origin Hotel Atlanta, Underground Atlanta and the Georgia State Capitol — distinct in character but part of the same walkable downtown area.

How far is downtown Atlanta from Midtown?

About a 20-minute walk, or a few MARTA stops, north along Peachtree Street into Midtown.

Are downtown Atlanta hotel rates higher during major events?

Yes — rates rise around Atlanta United and Falcons games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and are expected to spike further in June and July 2026 during FIFA World Cup matches, so booking well ahead is worth it for those dates.