What's Downtown Decatur Like?

While in Downtown Decatur, you can simply enjoy the bars and restaurants. Take in some culture at Decatur Courthouse and DeKalb History Center Museum. Atlanta Botanical Garden and Fox Theatre are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Decatur?

Here are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Downtown Decatur:

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory

Hotel with indoor pool, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory

3-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Café • Walkable location

How to Get to Downtown Decatur

Flying to:

• • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Downtown Decatur
• • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree), 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Downtown Decatur
• • Atlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County), 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Downtown Decatur

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Decatur

What to See in Downtown Decatur

• • Decatur Square
• • Decatur Courthouse

Things to Do near Downtown Decatur:

• • DeKalb History Center Museum (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
• • Fernbank Museum of Natural History (1.8 mi/2.9 km away)
• • Variety Playhouse (3.1 mi/5.1 km away)
• • East Lake Golf Club (2 mi/3.2 km away)
• • Jimmy Carter Library and Museum (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Decatur?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 77°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 46°F)
• • Rainiest months: February, July, March, January (average 5 inches of rainfall)