Downtown Athens Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
University of Georgia
Explore the campus of University of Georgia during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
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.
Georgia Museum of Art
View over 10,000 impressive works of art at this museum set on the University of Georgia campus.
Classic Center
You can enjoy a show at Classic Center during your stay in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
40 Watt Club
You can make plans for a show at 40 Watt Club during your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Top hotels in Downtown Athens
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
The breakfast is awesome and the location is great. The parking is $14/day, so that is a drawback. Street parking is really not available because you can get ticketed beginning at 8:00AM
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
Parking was easy and secure
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
This hotel is beautiful. However if you’re going to run a contactless business you should find a better route to conflict resolution than calling your guests and accusing them of smoking pot in your rooms. I was headed to dinner for Valentines Day when someone called, representing the hotel, and ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
We arrived late in the evening. The hotel clerk was vert friendly and welcoming. Our check-in was quick and east. The convenient location of the hotel can’t be beat. Clean, quiet room, comfortable bed added to a pleasant night. We will definitely be booking another stay again soon
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
We don’t have time to go to gym or pool,but the gym looks good
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Clean room , good nearby restaurants (liked the blind pig), helpful staff. Only drawback is the need to drive by and do a U turn to access from one direction
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Athens
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boulevard Historic District
Live music, theatres and bars are some highlights of Boulevard Historic District. You might stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre while you're in the area.
