Downtown Athens Travel Guide

Athens

A cityscape with a prominent building featuring a green dome and clock tower, surrounded by other historic architecture and a wide street.
A historical cannon with large wheels, placed on a paved area with a sign in the background.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue in front.
A classical building with large columns, a central entrance, and a symmetrical facade.
A historic building with a clock tower and a cannon.

Stay near popular Downtown Athens attractions

The Georgia Theatre

9.0/10 (297 reviews)
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.
See properties

Top hotels in Downtown Athens

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

3 out of 5
412 North Thomas Street Athens GA
The price is ฿5,571 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,571
฿6,573 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Check in was easy and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful with dining, shopping and tourism suggestions. The property was extremely clean. The free breakfast was the best free hotel breakfast I have ever received."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

3 out of 5
390 E Washington Street Athens GA
The price is ฿5,639 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,639
฿6,651 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

3 out of 5
183 W Clayton St Athens GA
The price is ฿12,071 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿12,071
฿14,047 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Sanford Stadium and Morton Theater are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
Micro Hotel

Micro Hotel

2 out of 5
1045 Ultimate Dr Athens GA
The price is ฿3,749 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,749
฿4,477 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sanford Stadium and Georgia Square Mall ...
Micro Hotel
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

3 out of 5
1197 South Lumpkin St Athens GA
The price is ฿3,955 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,955
฿4,714 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"If you're visiting the campus of University of Georgia, this is the place to stay. We visited for an event at Stegeman Coliseum and to take a tour of the campus. It is walking distance from the Coliseum. Everyone was most accommodating."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
Wingate Athens

Wingate Athens

3 out of 5
255 North Avenue Athens GA
The price is ฿2,791 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,791
฿3,375 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Las tasas de baño no las limpian muy bien y los asientos se movían las camas hacen mucho ruido y como estaba en temodelacion pues implica todo lo de una remodelación el personal muy amable creo que deben poner más atención en la lompieza"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Wingate Athens
See all 570 properties in Downtown Athens
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Athens

Find the best Downtown Athens areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A wrought iron gate with a curved top and spherical lights, flanked by stone pillars and a pathway leading to a building.

Baxter

If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a street with cars.

Five Points

While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Stegeman Coliseum and Georgia Museum of Art 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.

Cobbham Historic District

Uncover some of the top draws of Cobbham Historic District like its live music and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre.

Downtown Athens Travel Guide