What's it like in Downtown Athens?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Athens's Downtown Athens neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Athens travel tips? Be sure to check out Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Athens?

Based on our traveler data, Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Athens. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from University of Georgia, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown and The Bell Athens by Kasa Living .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Athens?

With 18 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Athens to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Athens area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Athens, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Downtown Athens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Athens?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Athens, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What can I see and do in this Athens neighborhood?

Attractions like Classic Center, The Georgia Theatre, and 40 Watt Club highlight Athens's cultural scene. A visit to Morton Theater is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Athens include Ware-Lyndon House, Tree That Owns Itself, and T.R.R. Cobb House. When you're sightseeing in Athens, Sanford Stadium and Hillside Park are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Downtown Athens hotels

1. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Downtown Athens

Abby

NT$5,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

2. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Downtown Athens

edward

NT$6,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

3. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

Downtown Athens

Michael

NT$12,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

Baxter, 0.5 km from Downtown Athens

Cali

NT$6,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

5. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

0.3 km from Downtown Athens

Millie

NT$6,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

6. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Baxter, 0.7 km from Downtown Athens

Bobby

NT$5,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

0.5 km from Downtown Athens

Meltem

NT$5,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

8. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

1.6 km from Downtown Athens

S

NT$5,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

9. Rivet House

2.3 km from Downtown Athens

Heather

NT$6,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

Normaltown, 3.2 km from Downtown Athens

Annette

NT$4,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

11. Wingate Athens

North Athens, 1.7 km from Downtown Athens

Dorris

NT$3,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

12. Best Western Athens

1.2 km from Downtown Athens

Jan

NT$3,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Luxury Single Room (Ranger Suite) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

13. The Rushmore

Five Points, 2.4 km from Downtown Athens

Michelle

NT$8,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

9.2 km from Downtown Athens

Katherine

NT$5,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

West Athens, 3.6 km from Downtown Athens

Cesar

NT$3,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

16. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

West Athens, 5.2 km from Downtown Athens

Melba Wright

NT$3,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Basic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

17. Micro Hotel

West Athens, 6.4 km from Downtown Athens

PATRICK

NT$3,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

9.3 km from Downtown Athens

Jason

NT$3,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. The Colonels B&B and Inn

8.9 km from Downtown Athens

Daniel

NT$11,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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Where to stay in Downtown Athens

Find the best Downtown Athens areas and neighborhoods 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 there might not be top attractions in Five Points, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stegeman Coliseum and Georgia Museum of Art.

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West Athens

While there might not be top attractions in West Athens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Georgia Square Mall and Athens Arena.

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North Athens

While there might not be top attractions in North Athens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre.

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Cobbham Historic District

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cobbham Historic District boasts Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Late Victorian architectural styles. Explore Fire Station #2, James A. Sledge House, and Seney-Stovall Chapel while in Athens, Georgia.

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Top Downtown Athens Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place"

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was great only couple things , your parking lot which is part of the hotel’s building should be free of charge for your guests and service staff at the ground floor bar should be aware of guests arrival or entering to bar also shouldn’t be vaping behind the bar( I thought the hotel is smoke free)and finally when I asked about senior citizen discount at front desk staff didn’t know if it was offered or not . Hotel is clean with friendly staff is a plus and breakfast is great !"

Rivet House

10/10 Excellent

"The main complaint about this hotel is that it's loud. We were next to an adjoining room and could literally hear the conversation next door so asked to be moved. They provide earplugs for the train that goes by the hotel, but if I returned, I would ask for a room that's not adjoining. The gym wasn't open just yet which will add to the amenities and the restaurant is fabulous. The bakery/coffee was fair, so I'd go somewhere else for breakfast."

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Great place! Great staff. It's our go-to. When we go to Athens we have a student that attends UGA so we are there often and the family travels often. It's centrally located worth every penny. Very clean. Only kicker is they have double beds instead of queen beds in the two bedrooms. But besides that love the place and we'll always go back"

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Our top choices for Downtown Athens hotels

1. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

2. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

3. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

5. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

6. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

8. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

9. Rivet House

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

11. Wingate Athens

12. Best Western Athens

13. The Rushmore

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

16. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

17. Micro Hotel

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

19. The Colonels B&B and Inn

Where to stay in Downtown Athens

Baxter

Five Points

West Athens

North Athens

Cobbham Historic District

Top Downtown Athens Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

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