StayAreasIs Midtown a good place to stay in Atlanta?
Yes, it's the best all-round base. Piedmont Park, the Fox Theatre and MARTA are on the doorstep, though rooms cost a little more than downtown.
Stay here if
- First-time visitors
- Culture lovers
- Couples
Look elsewhere if
- You want the cheapest rooms
- You want to walk to the aquarium every day
- You need total quiet at night
Hotels in Midtown
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Staying in Midtown
Midtown is the best all-round place to stay in Atlanta for most visitors. Piedmont Park, the Botanical Garden, the High Museum of Art and the Fox Theatre are all within walking distance, and three MARTA stations along Peachtree link it to downtown, Buckhead and the airport. The BeltLine Eastside Trail starts on the park's edge.
The area mixes culture, green space and nightlife. The Woodruff Arts Center has the museum, the symphony and the Alliance Theatre, the Fox hosts Broadway shows and concerts, and Piedmont Park fills with runners, picnics and festivals. In the evening, 10th Street and Crescent Avenue fill with restaurants, bars and patios.
The downside is the price and the building work. Midtown hotels cost a little more than downtown, parking is expensive, and new towers mean cranes and construction on many blocks. Some streets near the bars stay busy and loud late on weekends.
What makes Midtown special is that it feels like a real neighbourhood. You can walk to a show at the Fox, have brunch by Piedmont Park and cycle the BeltLine to Ponce City Market, all without a car. For a first trip that's about more than the big attractions, it's the place to be.
Getting around
- Fox Theatre8transit
- Georgia Aquarium14transit
- National Center for Civil and Human Rights14transit
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium16transit
- High Museum of Art16walk
- Centennial Olympic Park17transit
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)30
Midtown questions
Is Midtown a good area to stay in Atlanta?
Yes, it's the best all-round base. Piedmont Park, the Fox Theatre and MARTA are on the doorstep, though rooms cost a little more than downtown. It suits first-time visitors, culture lovers and couples.
How much does a hotel in Midtown cost?
A typical double is around $160 a night at a budget hotel, $215 mid-range and $330 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Midtown?
About 30 minutes door to door: MARTA Red or Gold Line from the airport to Midtown or Arts Center.
How far is Midtown from the main sights?
Door to door from Midtown: Fox Theatre 8 minutes, Georgia Aquarium 14 minutes, National Center for Civil and Human Rights 14 minutes and Mercedes-Benz Stadium 16 minutes.