Five Points Travel Guide

Athens

Popular places to visit

University of Georgia

University of Georgia

Explore the campus of University of Georgia during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

University of Georgia
The Georgia Theatre

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.

The Georgia Theatre
State Botanical Garden of Georgia featuring flowers, a park and a fountain

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.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Georgia Museum of Art

Georgia Museum of Art

View over 10,000 impressive works of art at this museum set on the University of Georgia campus.

Georgia Museum of Art
Taylor-Grady House

Taylor-Grady House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Taylor-Grady House in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

Taylor-Grady House
Ware-Lyndon House

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.

Ware-Lyndon House

Top hotels in Five Points

The Rushmore

The Rushmore

3.5 out of 5
1175 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"Have stayed here twice and one of my favorite hotels! Attention to detail, spotless, convenient -see you again next time I am in Athens!"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

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The Rushmore
Hotel Abacus

Hotel Abacus

4 out of 5
295 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA
The price is ฿4,114 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,114
฿4,893 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Cute room. Convenient to everything we needed. Check in and check out was easy staff very friendly. The workers at the restaurant were great also. Highly recommend this hotel traveled with a 10-year-old."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Abacus
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

3 out of 5
412 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA
The price is ฿3,927 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,927
฿4,679 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Lisa at the front desk was exceptionally helpful."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

2.5 out of 5
2715 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA
The price is ฿2,921 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,921
฿3,522 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (853 reviews)
Good cheaper hotel near UGA
"It’s a nice hotel for the money- not luxury but clean and comfortable. Room was nice and continental breakfast was good, not fancy but the usual options you get with an included breakfast. Was hot and food kept at safe temps etc so that’s important!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Best Western Athens

Best Western Athens

2.5 out of 5
170 N Milledge Ave, Athens, GA
The price is ฿3,213 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿3,213
฿3,858 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I liked the customer services. I did not like the parking situations. Access to parking lot being blocked due to limited parking and the entry and exit."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Best Western Athens
Rivet House

Rivet House

4 out of 5
355 Oneta Street, C200, Athens, GA
The price is ฿5,521 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿5,521
฿6,511 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sanford Stadium and Athens Institute ...
9/10 Wonderful! (241 reviews)
"The Rivet House is a nice hotel but the parking needs reconsideration. The valet price is egregious and the self parking is inconvenient even though there is plenty of usable parking (reserved for valet) close to the entrance."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Rivet House
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Other neighbourhoods around Five Points

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Dearing Street Historic District

Live music and theatres are notable features of Dearing Street Historic District. You might consider stopping by Tree That Owns Itself while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Dearing Street Historic District
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Reese Street Historic District

You might appreciate the live music and theatres in Reese Street Historic District, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, 40 Watt Club and The Georgia Theatre are just a few notable stops.

Reese Street Historic District
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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.

Cobbham Historic District
Athens which includes military items and heritage elements

Downtown Athens

While visiting Downtown Athens, you might make a stop by sights like Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre.

Downtown Athens
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Athens Warehouse Historic District

If you're spending time in Athens Warehouse Historic District, you might enjoy its live music and theatres. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Classic Center or The Georgia Theatre.

Athens Warehouse Historic District
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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.

Normaltown

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