East Side Travel Guide
Atlanta
Popular places to visit
Zoo Atlanta
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Zoo Atlanta during your trip to Atlanta? Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
You can study the exhibits at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed art galleries.
Grant Park
After visiting Grant Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Fernbank Science Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Fernbank Science Center during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Oakland Cemetery
Learn about the local history of Atlanta with a stop at Oakland Cemetery. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Georgia Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea life at Georgia Aquarium, and find out why this is a popular attraction in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in East Side
The University Inn at Emory
Big Room! It's an older hotel, but rather well kept. There is a lot of space in the room, but light on furniture. i Loved the pillows! This is a great choice for short stays when visiting nearby facilities.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
Clean unique stay! Near great places to eat and Atlanta tourist attractions. Quiet neighborhood. I absolutely loved the charm and the artistic style of this home.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast
This is our second time staying at Sugar Magnolia. The hosts are extremely attentive and offer a wonderful place close to all of the attractions in Atlanta. We stayed both times to attend concerts at The Eastern. Thank you so much to Kathryn and Debbie. We appreciate you both!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Walk to Golf: Cozy Home w/ Lush Yard in Atlanta!
Twin Homes - 8 Bedroom Retreat In Central ATL
The Peach House
Wonderful beds and breakfast. Lovely visit with the owner. Close to top tier restaurants.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Central Park and Ponce City Market are top sights worth seeing.
Virginia Highland
While Virginia Highland isn't home to many top sights, The Atlanta Beltline Start and Callanwolde Fine Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Peachtree Center
While you're in Peachtree Center, take in top sights like AmericasMart and jump on the metro at Peachtree Center Station to see more of the city.
Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
The ample dining options and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. A stop by Rialto Center for the Performing Arts or Tabernacle might round out your trip.
South Downtown
While you're in South Downtown, take in top sights like Underground Atlanta and jump on the metro at Garnett Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.
