StayAreasIs Buckhead a good place to stay in Atlanta?
Yes, if you want luxury hotels, shopping or a quieter business base. MARTA links it to the city, but the main sights are 25 minutes away.
Stay here if
- Luxury travellers
- Shoppers
- Business travellers
Look elsewhere if
- You want to walk to the main sights
- You want a lively bar scene
- You don't want to rely on trains or rideshare
Hotels in Buckhead
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Staying in Buckhead
Buckhead is the place to stay in Atlanta for luxury, shopping and business. Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza are on the doorstep, Buckhead Village has designer shops and restaurants, and the city's grandest hotels line Peachtree Road. MARTA's Buckhead and Lenox stations reach Midtown in about 15 minutes and the airport in about 40.
The area is polished and residential. Office towers and hotels cluster along Peachtree Road, while side streets are lined with large homes, old trees and the Governor's Mansion. The Atlanta History Center, with its museum, gardens and the 1928 Swan House, is the main sight, and Chastain Park hosts outdoor concerts in summer.
The downside is the distance and the driving. The aquarium, Olympic Park and the King sites are 25 minutes or more away, and away from the malls Buckhead is built for cars rather than walking. The nightlife is mostly upscale bars and restaurants rather than a lively street scene.
What makes Buckhead special is the comfort. Rooms are often bigger and quieter than downtown, service at the top hotels is excellent, and you can shop, eat well and sleep in the same few blocks. For a luxury stay or a business trip, it's Atlanta at its most polished.
Getting around
- Fox Theatre16
- High Museum of Art16
- National Center for Civil and Human Rights18
- Georgia Aquarium22
- World of Coca-Cola22
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium24
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)40
Buckhead questions
Is Buckhead a good area to stay in Atlanta?
Yes, if you want luxury hotels, shopping or a quieter business base. MARTA links it to the city, but the main sights are 25 minutes away. It suits luxury travellers, shoppers and business travellers.
How much does a hotel in Buckhead cost?
A typical double is around $115 a night at a budget hotel, $185 mid-range and $575 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Buckhead?
About 40 minutes door to door: MARTA Red Line from the airport to Buckhead or Lenox.
How far is Buckhead from the main sights?
Door to door from Buckhead: Fox Theatre 16 minutes, High Museum of Art 16 minutes, National Center for Civil and Human Rights 18 minutes and Georgia Aquarium 22 minutes.