Downtown Athens Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Athens
Stay near popular Downtown Athens attractions
Top hotels in Downtown Athens

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
"Close to where we needed to be. Nice area."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
"It is such a nice elegent place to stay. It was very clean and had plenty of snacks and drinks for you to enjoy in your room and on the property. The loby and terace had snacks as well as soda, seltzer water, and bottled water for you to enjoy. The host provided some local chocolate, a cookie, as ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Rivet House
"A relatively new hotel housed in a very well renovated industrial building, with very sharp styling and decor. Huge, tall, very pleasant room. First class modern Italian restaurant on site. Staff quite professional, friendly, upbeat and attentive to detail. Big kudos to Leland for going out of her ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
"The night desk operator was wonderful. A great example of the company and friendliness & helpfulness. She was great!"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Where to stay in Downtown Athens
Baxter
If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing.

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 The Georgia Theatre 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.
