Downtown Athens Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
The Georgia Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at The Georgia Theatre on your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
University of Georgia
Explore the campus of University of Georgia during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Join a guided tour or use informative signs to explore miles of nature trails and view exotic plants in this outstanding garden.
Georgia Museum of Art
View over 10,000 impressive works of art at this museum set on the University of Georgia campus.
Ware-Lyndon House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ware-Lyndon House in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Athens Institute for Contemporary Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Athens Institute for Contemporary Art during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Downtown Athens
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
"My daughter’s wedding! Your hotel was top notch for all who stayed. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
"It is such a nice elegent place to stay. It was very clean and had plenty of snacks and drinks for you to enjoy in your room and on the property. The loby and terace had snacks as well as soda, seltzer water, and bottled water for you to enjoy. The host provided some local chocolate, a cookie, as ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
"I had my daughter there. We just finished an orientation for UGA. It was an all day two day event and we would have loved to have sat outside in the courtyard area however, smoking and cigar smoking were allowed and it made this area non-useful for us."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
"The room was clean. For an older hotel, it was good!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
"So nice and convenient. Right in the heart of campus. Will look to stay here again!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
"The building looked like a prison on the outside. They kept it locked, which made me believe the area was full of thieves and I wasn’t comfortable at all. I ended up leaving one day early and I wouldn’t recommend that dump to anyone and $180 was a rip off."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Athens
Baxter
If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing.
Five Points
While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Stegeman Coliseum and Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Athens
When in West Athens, you can plan a visit to Georgia Square Mall and Athens Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Athens
North Athens might not have many top sights, but Classic Center and Ware-Lyndon House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Normaltown
While Normaltown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taylor-Grady House and 40 Watt Club.
