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?

If you're searching for places to stay in Athens, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 20 Downtown Athens hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Korea

NT$5,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

2. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Downtown Athens

Allison

NT$6,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

3. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

Downtown Athens

Michael

NT$9,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

4. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

0.3 km from Downtown Athens

Millie

NT$5,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

Baxter, 0.5 km from Downtown Athens

Cali

NT$6,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Baxter, 0.7 km from Downtown Athens

george

NT$5,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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

1.6 km from Downtown Athens

Katherine

NT$5,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

0.5 km from Downtown Athens

Hartley

NT$5,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

9. Rivet House

2.3 km from Downtown Athens

Heather

NT$6,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

10. Wingate Athens

North Athens, 1.7 km from Downtown Athens

Lorie

NT$3,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

11. Micro Hotel

West Athens, 6.4 km from Downtown Athens

PATRICK

NT$2,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

Normaltown, 3.2 km from Downtown Athens

Annette

NT$4,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

13. Best Western Athens

1.2 km from Downtown Athens

Jan

NT$3,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

14. The Rushmore

Five Points, 2.4 km from Downtown Athens

Michelle

NT$8,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

9.2 km from Downtown Athens

Jessica

NT$5,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

West Athens, 3.6 km from Downtown Athens

Jennifer

NT$3,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

17. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

West Athens, 5.2 km from Downtown Athens

Melba Wright

NT$3,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

18. Hampton Inn Athens

West Athens, 3.4 km from Downtown Athens

Denise S

NT$4,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

9.3 km from Downtown Athens

Jason

NT$3,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

20. The Colonels B&B and Inn

8.9 km from Downtown Athens

Scott

NT$11,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

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Where to stay in Downtown Athens

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

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 Ware-Lyndon House.

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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

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay for a Dowtown visit. Staff was amazing. Hotel was clean."

Rivet House

8/10 Good

"First off the good: ...the place is beautiful. The rooms are luxurious. We had a 3rd floor room and the stunningly high ceilings and almost floor to ceiling windows gave a great show during an intense thunder storm. There are train tracks right outside the window that slow moving trains regularly pass but (not loud but you hear them at night). It says parking is $25 dollars but that to valet and you can choose to self park right outside the hotel in the valet lot The less than ideal: The walls are super thin. We can detail our next door neighbors issues with the bridesmaid if asked and we heard the TV on all night. The location is removed from downtown Athens so you'll need to drive to go anywhere. The Bad... The $150 deposit for incidentals was held for 7 days before being returned. This is such a frustrating thing considering there is no real reason for the delay once they have cleaned your room and noticed there is nothing missing or charges to the room. When checking in we were told they hold the deposit for 1-2 days. When I called the hotel 6 days later asking about I was first given a the run around until finally talking to someone who said there is a 5-7 business day hold. Again for no reason."

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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. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

6. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

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

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

9. Rivet House

10. Wingate Athens

11. Micro Hotel

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

13. Best Western Athens

14. The Rushmore

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

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

17. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

18. Hampton Inn Athens

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

20. 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

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

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