What's it like in Downtown Athens?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Athens's Downtown Athens neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Athens travel tips? Make sure that you visit Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.

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

Based on our traveller data, Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Athens. This hotel is a short 9-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 are there in Downtown Athens?

With 19 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown Athens.

What can I see and do in this Athens neighbourhood?

Attractions such as 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 neighbourhood. 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.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Athens, Athens - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Athens hotels

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

Downtown Athens

Laura

Rp4.793.516 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Downtown Athens

Thomas

Rp3.498.295 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Downtown Athens

Allison

Rp3.601.583 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

Basic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Micro Hotel

West Athens, 6.4 km from Downtown Athens

Rp2.335.279 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Rivet House

2.3 km from Downtown Athens

Sharon

Rp3.343.364 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

1.6 km from Downtown Athens

Joseph W

Rp2.562.512 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

The Gillen House Bed & Breakfast

29.4 km from Downtown Athens

Zachary

Rp4.886.834 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

The Colonels B&B and Inn

8.9 km from Downtown Athens

Scott

Rp6.398.780 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

9.2 km from Downtown Athens

Sreedhar

Rp3.141.010 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

0.3 km from Downtown Athens

Jerry

Rp3.312.377 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Luxury Single Room (Ranger Suite) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

The Rushmore

Five Points, 2.4 km from Downtown Athens

Michelle

Rp4.628.979 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

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

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Baxter, 0.7 km from Downtown Athens

Marian

Rp2.610.023 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

West Athens, 5.2 km from Downtown Athens

Alan

Rp2.155.560 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

Normaltown, 3.2 km from Downtown Athens

Sonia

Rp2.940.544 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Hampton Inn Athens

West Athens, 3.4 km from Downtown Athens

Denise S

Rp2.618.905 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

9.3 km from Downtown Athens

Cathy

Rp2.138.854 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

West Athens, 3.6 km from Downtown Athens

Ylemia

Rp2.208.442 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Wingate Athens

North Athens, 1.7 km from Downtown Athens

Walter

Rp1.967.667 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Best Western Athens

1.2 km from Downtown Athens

Lisa

Rp2.134.902 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

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Where to stay in Downtown Athens

Find the best Downtown Athens areas 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 Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Stegeman Coliseum and Georgia Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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.

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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.

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Normaltown

While Normaltown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 40 Watt Club and The Georgia Theatre.

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Top Downtown Athens Hotel Reviews

Wingate Athens

8/10 Good

"Check in was very easy. We had one of renovated rooms, so it was super clean and nice, an all renovated bathroom.. Breakfast was very good and plenty of choices. The only drawback was we could hear our neighbors on each side of us."