Atlanta on a Budget
By Citysearch Editors, Atlanta
Low on cash? Get a lot for a little at these Atlanta favorites.
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Eats
600 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Midtown's favorite slacker hangout draws cash-strapped diners looking for inexpensive, flavorful meals. -
Taqueria Del Sol
1200B Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
The price--all tacos are $1.95--and the sleek urban setting make this one the city's most popular lunch spots. -
Vatica Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
1475 Terrell Mill Rd SE, Marietta, GA
There's no menu and no choice, but you won't care after feasting on the low-priced all-you-can-eat Indian fare. -
Byblos Restaurant
10684 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, GA
The scent of a bargain draws diners to this Lebanese restaurant for the Thursday night dinner buffet ($12.95 with complimentary wine).
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Highland Inn
644 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Don't let the high-priced address fool you, this historic inn is one of Atlanta's best-kept hotel secrets. -
Shellmont Bed & Breakfast
821 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Beautiful rooms at an affordable price: It's among the best bed-and-breakfast deals in the city. -
Days Inn
300 Spring St, Atlanta, GA
Downtown hotel offers a prime location--it's a block from Centennial Olympic Park--and low rates. -
AmeriSuites Downtown
330 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Solid accommodations can be found in the heart of the city. -
Sleep Inn/Mainstay Suites
800 Sidney Marcus Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA
Clean and conveniently located, this hotel scores big with budget travelers.
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
All of the sites, from King's birth home to Ebenezer Baptist Church, are free. -
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA
On the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 12pm, Fulton County residents get into the museum for free. -
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA
This national park offers the city's best variety of hikes and on a clear day, spectacular views--all for free. -
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave W, Atlanta, GA
Tourist magnet attracts locals looking for a lunch-hour escape or a free outdoor concert.
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Moe's & Joe's
1033 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
One of Virginia-Highland's oldest establishments draws the masses with its Tuesday and Thursday beer specials. -
One. Midtown Kitchen
559 Dutch Valley Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
This Midtown restaurant lures wine drinkers with bottomless glasses of wine--all the wine you can drink for one price. -
Park Tavern
500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA
When it rains, this popular brewery by Piedmont Park pours dollar drafts. -
Twist
3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
The $5 martinis make this chic Buckhead restaurant an after-work favorite every night of the week.
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Loehmann's
2480 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
After visiting this discount store, you may never shop at an overpriced clothing boutique again. -
Filene's Basement
3535 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Markdown mecca offers a wide variety of designer clothes for men and women at discounted prices. -
Shoemakers' Warehouse
500 Amsterdam Ave NE Ste 500A, Atlanta, GA
Gobs of popular name-brand shoes at outlet prices keep this store packed on weekends. -
North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 Hwy 400 S, Dawsonville, GA
Where bargain hunters go to find brand-name labels for half price.

