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MARTA to the Atlanta Marriott Downtown
The Atlanta Marriott Downtown is located at 160 Spring Street NW, closest to the Peachtree Center MARTA Station in downtown Atlanta. Rates start from $99 and go over $200 depending on the date of stay. The hotel features paid Internet access, valet and off-site parking for a fee, fitness center and outdoor pool.
From MARTA, take a red or gold line train to the Peachtree Center Station. If coming from the airport or Greyhound, board a northbound train. From the Megabus, board a southbound train at the Civic Center Station. Once exiting the train, follow the signs to the Harris Street exit, go through the fare gates, then follow signs again to Peachtree Street West. At street level, turn right along Peachtree Street (passing Ray’s in the City and Fire of Brazil restaurants). The first stoplight is Andrew Young International Blvd. (Hard Rock Cafe on the corner). Turn right on Andrew Young International and walk about one block to reach the hotel, which is near a small park.
Nearby attractions include the Peachtree Center offices and mall, Centennial Olympic Park, Imagine It! Children’s Museum, Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coke.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Peachtree Center Station Restaurants
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
MARTA to the Atlanta International Hostel
The Atlanta International Hostel is located at 223 Ponce de Leon Avenue, closest to the North Avenue Station on the red/gold rail line.
If you are coming from the airport, Greyhound or the Megabus, take any northbound train to North Avenue. If coming from Amtrak or a station in the north, board a southbound train. Once at the North Avenue Station, follow the signs to the North Avenue/West Peachtree Street exit. After walking through the fare gates, go up the stairs/escalator to street level and turn left on North Avenue. At the stoplight (Peachtree Street), turn left again then right on Ponce de Leon Avenue. The hostel is about three blocks down on the right.
If you don’t walk or have luggage, board bus 2 at the North Avenue Station. A one-way trip is $2.50, or if you are visiting the city and plan to ride several days, consider purchasing day passes or multiple trips at one time. Riders can pay cash on buses, but don’t receive a free transfer to the rail line.
For more information, see:
North Avenue Station Restaurants
How to Ride MARTA BusesHow to Ride MARTA Trains
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
MARTA to Best Western Plus Inn at the Peachtrees
The Best Western Inn at the Peachtrees is a boutique hotel downtown located at 330 West Peachtree Street. The hotel features a daily hot breakfast buffet and business center.
The closest MARTA station is the Civic Center Station on the red/gold rail line. All north and southbound trains stop at this station as well as the Megabus and Atlanta regional bus routes. From the station, walk south (toward the skyline) on West Peachtree Street. The hotel is a block down on the right. Walking time is about 5 minutes.
Nearby restaurants include BLT Steak, Mellow Mushroom, Jimmy Johns, Room at Twelve and Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery. Nearby attractions include the Georgia Aquarium, Civic Center and downtown Atlanta business district.
For more information, see:
Civic Center Station Guide
Megabus and MARTA
Civic Center Attractions
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
MARTA to Twelve Centennial Park
Twelve Centennial Park is a hotel and condo building at 400 West Peachtree Street NW. It is right next to the Civic Center MARTA Station, making it one of the closest hotels to MARTA. The hotel suites feature full-size kitchens and amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and business center.
To get there on MARTA, take any red or gold line train to the Civic Center Station and follow any exit to street level. Head south on West Peachtree Street toward the downtown skyline and the building is the first one on the right.
Nearby attractions include the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, Civic Center, Peachtree Center and connections to the Megabus at the Civic Center Station. Restaurants in the area include BLT Steak, Mellow Mushroom, Jimmy John’s and Max Lager’s Wood-Fire Grill and Brewery.
For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
Civic Center Station Guide
Civic Center Attractions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
MARTA to SpringHill Suites Buckhead
The Buckhead SpringHill Suites hotel is located at 3459 Buckhead Loop NE near the Buckhead MARTA Station on the red rail line. It features a 24-hour market, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and shuttle within two miles (contact the hotel about availability for pick up at the Buckhead Station).
If you plan to walk from MARTA, it is about a 15 minute walk from the station. If you are coming from the airport, make sure you board a train labeled “North Springs” to get to the Buckhead Station. After 7pm, board any northbound train and exit at the Lindbergh Center Station to connect to the “North Springs” train there.
Once at Buckhead, take the first set of stairs out of the station and turn right to walk along Peachtree Road. The Capital City building will be the first building on the right. Walk past the building then immediately turn right on to a driveway that runs alongside Capital City. Keep walking straight ahead past several parking garages, down a flight a stairs and past a small park. The hotel is just ahead on the left across from a shopping center containing Old Navy and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
You can also board a purple line Buc Shuttle during weekday rush hour right outside the station. Exit at stop H/Prominence Building and walk across the street to the hotel. MARTA bus 5 also travels close to the hotel. Board the bus at the Lindbergh Station and exit at the intersection of Piedmont Road with Buckhead Loop and turn right on Buckhead Loop (Chipotle is on the corner).
Nearby restaurants include On the Border, Chipotle, Farm Burger, Copeland’s of New Orleans and Ru San’s.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Buckhead MARTA Station
Buckhead Station Shopping
Buckhead Station Restaurants
How to Ride the Buc Shuttle
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
MARTA to Hampton Inn Atlanta Downtown
The Hampton Inn in downtown Atlanta is located at 161 Spring Street NW in a historic building. Features include complimentary breakfast and a business center.
The Peachtree Center Station is the closest MARTA station to the hotel. Take any red or gold line train to the station and follow the signs to the Ellis Street exit then to Peachtree Street West. At street level, immediately turn right on Carnegie Way and walk about two blocks to Spring Street and turn left. Walking time is about five minutes.
Nearby attractions include the Hard Rock Cafe, Peachtree Center businesses, Centennial Olympic Park, Tabernacle, Imagine It! Children’s Museum, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN and the Rialto Center for Performing Arts.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Peachtree Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
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MARTA to Comfort Suites Downtown
Comfort Suites is located in the center of downtown Atlanta at 54 Peachtree Street SW, right next to the Five Points Station. The hotel offers a free deluxe continental breakfast and a free area shuttle.
To get there on MARTA, take any train, including any train at the airport, to the Five Points Station. Take the Peachtree Street exit out of the station and merely cross the street to reach the hotel.
Area attractions include Underground Atlanta, Georgia State University, Georgia Capitol and the historic Fairlie Popular district. Additionally, a large number of buses connect at this station, providing access to the Carter Center, Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Turner Field and the Virginia Highland and Inman Park neighborhoods. Most of the restaurants in the area are closed on the weekend, but being close to MARTA, guests can take the train or walk one stop up to Peachtree Center or to Midtown and Buckhead for other dining options. Check Marietta Street and Underground Atlanta for weekend restaurants that are in walking distance.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Five Points Station
Five Points Attractions/Directions
Dome Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Restaurants
5 Skymiles Restaurants Near MARTA
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA
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MARTA to Holiday Inn Select
The Holiday Inn Select is located in downtown Atlanta near the Georgia Capitol at 450 Capitol Avenue. It features a free shuttle within a 3-mile radius of the hotel (which includes the closest MARTA station), event/conference space and the Rockfish Grille restaurant.
The nearest MARTA station is the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line. If coming from the airport or north of the city, take a red or gold line train to the Five Points Station and then follow the signs to the Eastbound platform. Get on the first eastbound train that arrives, which will be labeled Indian Creek, King Memorial or Candler Park. Exit at the next stop, Georgia State and take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station. You check with the hotel regarding a pick up from this station at 170 Piedmont Avenue SE. Or, turn left on Piedmont and walk about four blocks to the hotel. Piedmont Avenue turns into Capitol Avenue, and the hotel will be on the left. Walking time is a little less than 15 minutes.
Bus 32 and bus 55 also stop in front of the hotel. Catch the bus at the Five Points Station. From the hotel, bus 32 goes on to Zoo Atlanta and Grant Park to the south and to the Georgia Aquarium to the north for easy sightseeing from the hotel.
Nearby attractions include Turner Field, Georgia Capitol, Underground Atlanta and Georgia State University.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Georgia State Station
Georgia State Attractions/Directions
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
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MARTA to Days Inn Atlanta Downtown
The Days Inn in downtown Atlanta is located at 300 Spring Street, closest to the Peachtree Center MARTA Station (see map). The hotel features a complimentary breakfast and newspaper along with an outdoor seasonal pool.
Take any red or gold line train, including any train from the airport, to the Peachtree Center Station. Follow the signs off the train platform to Harris Street, then take the Peachtree Street West exit after walking through the fare gate. At street level, turn left on Baker Street and walk about two blocks. The hotel is on the corner of Baker and Spring Streets. The entrance is actually on Baker. Walking time is less than 10 minutes.
Nearby attractions include AmericasMart, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Imagine It! Children’s Museum and Centennial Olympic Park.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Peachtree Center Attractions/Directions
Peachtree Center Station Restaurants
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
MARTA to the Loews Hotel
The Loews Hotel is a luxury highrise located at 1065 Peachtree Street NE, just a couple blocks away from the Midtown MARTA Station. It features Eleven, a contemporary restaurant, a lounge and Exhale spa.
To get there on MARTA, take any red or gold line train to the Midtown Station. Take the main exit out of the station and turn right on 10th Street. At the first stoplight, cross over the street then immediately turn left to walk north on Peachtree Street. The hotel is about a block down on the right.
Nearby restaurants include Ra Sushi, Oceanaire Seafood Room, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Joe’s on Juniper, Einstein’s (not the bagel place) and Piola. Nearby attractions include the Federal Reserve, Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, 14th Street Playhouse and Piedmont Park.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Attractions/Directions
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA
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MARTA to Hotel Melia
Hotel Melia provides luxury accommodations at 590 West Peachtree Street on the edge of downtown and midtown Atlanta (see area map). It has a restaurant, the Grille at 590, and a lounge/bar that features live jazz.
The closest MARTA station to Hotel Melia is the North Avenue Station on the red/gold rail line, which is only about a block away. Take any red or gold line train (including any train from the airport) to the North Avenue Station and follow the signs to the West Peachtree Street exit. Veer left out of the station and cross the street along West Peachtree Street towards the Bank of America tower. The hotel is about a block down on the right.
Nearby attractions include the Fox Theatre, The Varsity, Georgia Tech, the original Krispy Kreme and the midtown business/shopping district. Nearby restaurants include the Engine 11 pub, Broadway Diner, Publik Draft House, Gladys and Ron’s Chicken and Waffles and Livingston Restaurant and Bar.
For more information, see:
North Avenue Attractions/Directions
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations
MARTA to Marriott Residence Inn Midtown
The Marriott Residence Inn Midtown is located near the Midtown Station at 1041 West Peachtree St. It is less than a five minute walk from the station. Take any red or gold line train to the Midtown Station and take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn left. Walk to the first stoplight, which is West Peachtree Street, and turn right.
Area attractions include Georgia Tech, Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, Federal Reserve and the many restaurants and nightclubs along Crescent Avenue and West Peachtree Street, including Steel Restaurant and Lounge, J. Christophers, Marlow’s Tavern, Charlie G’s 11th Street Pub, Ra Sushi, Ri Ra Irish Pub, CosmoLava and Primal Atlanta.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Attractions/Directions
MARTA to the Residence Inn Midtown
The Residence Inn Midtown is located at 1365 Peachtree St., just a couple blocks from the Arts Center Station. To get there on MARTA, take any red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station and after going up one level from the train platform, follow the signs pointing to “Arts Center”. Take the elevator or take the two flights up escalators up to Arts Center Way, which is the street that runs just behind the High Museum of Art/Woodruff Arts Center. Turn left on Arts Center Way then right on 16th Street. The first intersection is Peachtree Street. Cross over the street at the stoplight and turn left on Peachtree to reach the hotel. Walking time is about five minutes.
Area attractions include the Woodruff Arts Center, Colony Square and Atlantic Station. Nearby restaurants include Vespuccis Pizza & Pasta, Sausalito West Coast Grill, Table 1280 and Nan Thai Fine Dining.
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
MARTA to the Artmore Hotel
The Artmore Hotel is a boutique hotel at 1302 W. Peachtree St, just across from the Arts Center Station (see area map). Take any red or gold line train departing from the airport, downtown or in the north to the Arts Center Station and follow the exit signs to West Peachtree Street after going through the fare gate. Cross the street at the stoplight just outside the station and turn right on West Peachtree Street to reach the hotel.
Nearby attractions include the Woodruff Arts Center, Atlantic Station. Center for Puppetry Arts, Center Stage, Whole World Theatre, SCAD and several restaurants including DaVinci’s Pizzeria, Nan Thai Fine Dining and Table 1280.
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
MARTA to Hyatt Place Atlanta/Downtown
The Hyatt Place Atlanta/Downtown is located near two MARTA stations at 330 Peachtree Street NE. Nearby attractions include Hard Rock Cafe’, Peachtree Center mall and offices, Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola and the Imagine It! Children’s Museum. With daily parking at the hotel $22/day, consider taking MARTA from the airport or other destination and walking to the hotel.
The closest MARTA station is the Peachtree Center Station on the red/gold rail line. Follow the signs to the Harris Street exit and then to Peachtree Street West. At street level, turn left along Peachtree Street and walk just over two blocks.
Or, exit at the Civic Center Station, also on the red/gold rail line. Exit the station and head south (toward the skyscrapers) on West Peachtree Street. When you get to the edge of the small park, turn left on Simpson, then left on Peachtree Street. The hotel will be near the corner (see walking map from both stations).
All trains departing the airport stop at both Civic Center and Peachtree Center, so merely get on the first train that arrives. The MegaBus also stops at the Civic Center Station.
For more information, see:
Civic Center Station Guide
Civic Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
