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.
Athens Institute for Contemporary Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Athens Institute for Contemporary Art during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Ware-Lyndon House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ware-Lyndon House in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Top hotels in Downtown Athens
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
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Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
Great location, beautiful decorated new property, excellent value. And parking available!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
Someone open the door while I was
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
Clean room and facilities; breakfast available til 9:30 am.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
The stay was very nice. The ONLY downside was that one of the two elevators had something wrong with it and made a terrible noise every time it went up or down. This noise traveled through the steel structure of the hotel and could be heard inside my room at all times of day.
Reviewed on 9 May 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.
