Downtown Athens Travel Guide

Athens

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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.
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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 ฿5,022 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,022
฿5,941 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,012 reviews)
"We had a great stay and the food was so good"

Reviewed on 17 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 ฿5,619 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿5,619
฿6,627 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (865 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

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 ฿7,137 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿7,137
฿8,373 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

2.5 out of 5
513 W Broad St Athens GA
The price is ฿4,626 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,626
฿5,485 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good breakfast. Room was a little loud."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
Rivet House

Rivet House

4 out of 5
355 Oneta Street Athens GA
The price is ฿5,501 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,501
฿6,492 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sanford Stadium and Athens Institute for ...
Rivet House
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 ฿4,342 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿4,342
฿5,158 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 ...
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Athens

Find the best Downtown Athens areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Baxter

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

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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.

A wrought iron gate with a curved top and spherical lights, flanked by stone pillars and a pathway leading to a building.

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.

Downtown Athens Travel Guide