Welcome to the Airport District

Welcome to Atlanta’s Airport District — a dynamic, surprisingly soulful crossroads carved out in the spaces between the runway lights and the city’s skyline. More than a layover zone, this is a place with its own rhythm. Here, nine distinctive pockets — Gateway Center, Airport South, Old National Highway Corridor, Camp Creek Marketplace, Virginia Avenue, Downtown College Park, Hapeville, and the hotel corridors off Sullivan Road, Best Road, and Phoenix Boulevard — come together to offer you lodging, food, nightlife, and memory-making moments.

Whether you’re touching down or just passing through, this is a region where hospitality meets street-level authenticity. From the polished walls of airport-adjacent luxury to the murals and soul food of College Park’s heart, there’s a pulse here worth feeling. For Black travelers who make exploring their travel signature, this district offers both comfort and discovery: a chance to rest in well-appointed hotels, dine at Black-owned eateries or classic Southern joints, unwind in lounges or jazz-fueled bars, and stroll through corners filled with local flavor and culture.