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Athens Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Athens, Athens, United States of America

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Our top choices for Downtown Athens hotels

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1. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Athens
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Check out staff was very nice"
United States
Hillary
The price is €155
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
Bar (on property)

2. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Athens
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (867 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
edward
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
Rooftop terrace

3. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
3.0 star property
Downtown Athens
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful decorated new property, excellent value. And parking available!"
United States
Michael
The price is €329
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
Restaurant

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Downtown Athens
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (766 reviews)
"Great property"
United States
Meltem
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area
Exterior

5. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG
3.5 star property
0.3 km from Downtown Athens
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (928 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Edwin N
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG
Bar (on property)

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area
2.5 star property
Baxter, 0.5 km from Downtown Athens
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (603 reviews)
"Great location for UGA events"
United States
Cali
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area
View from property

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

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Downtown Athens
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and accommodating staff"
United States
S
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
Lobby

8. Wingate Athens

Wingate Athens
3.0 star property
North Athens, 1.7 km from Downtown Athens
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean, and the staff were very accommodating."
United States
William
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Wingate Athens
Exterior

9. Best Western Athens

Best Western Athens
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Downtown Athens
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The rooms and public places were clean. Check in/out was seamless. The reason for a 4 star was due to small but useful things being overlooked like non working fridge, no cups and a non working ice machine."
United States
Jan
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Best Western Athens
Front of property

10. Rivet House

Rivet House
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Downtown Athens
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (465 reviews)
"Beautiful and unique property. Staff was great and room was very nice. I’d stay again."
United States
Heather
The price is €196
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Rivet House
Basic Double Room

11. Micro Hotel

Micro Hotel
2.0 star property
West Athens, 6.4 km from Downtown Athens
7.0 out of 10, Good, (24 reviews)
"The coffee and staff was amazing…..the smell and climate of the hotel was below average but the actual room was great. Again staff and coffee was on point"
United States
PATRICK
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Micro Hotel
Lobby

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

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area
3.0 star property
Normaltown, 3.2 km from Downtown Athens
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (350 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly. Extremely convenient to the hospital and shopping."
United States
Annette
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area
Luxury Single Room (Ranger Suite)

13. The Rushmore

The Rushmore
3.5 star property
Five Points, 2.4 km from Downtown Athens
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Was perfect beyond expectations de Room, comfort, staff, location and amenities "
United States
Michelle
The price is €237
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Rushmore
Lobby

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA
2.5 star property
West Athens, 3.6 km from Downtown Athens
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Good breakfast, very convenient parking, very friendly staff."
United States
Cesar
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA
Breakfast area

15. Hampton Inn Athens

Hampton Inn Athens
2.5 star property
West Athens, 3.4 km from Downtown Athens
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (670 reviews)
"breakfast. friendly and professional staff"
United States
Ellen
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn Athens
Breakfast area

16. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
2.5 star property
West Athens, 5.2 km from Downtown Athens
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wish there had been a little more to choose from for breakfast but other than that it was a good stay"
United States
Melba Wright
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Lobby

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Downtown Athens
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (946 reviews)
"Loved the convenience and how clean this stay was!"
United States
Katherine
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West
Exterior

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North
2.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Athens
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (879 reviews)
"Everything was clean staff was polite friendly breakfast was good too"
United States
Jason
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North
Front of property

19. The Colonels B&B and Inn

The Colonels B&B and Inn
3.5 star property
8.9 km from Downtown Athens
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Breakfast pancakes were outstanding! The Colonel was a gracious host!"
United States
Daniel
The price is €313
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Colonels B&B and Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Athens

Find the best Downtown Athens areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A wrought iron gate with a curved top and spherical lights, flanked by stone pillars and a pathway leading to a building.

Baxter

If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a street with cars.

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 Ware-Lyndon House 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.

Top Downtown Athens Hotel Reviews

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"If you're visiting the campus of University of Georgia, this is the place to stay. We visited for an event at Stegeman Coliseum and to take a tour of the campus. It is walking distance from the Coliseum. Everyone was most accommodating."
Anthony 2-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Frequently asked questions

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 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 are there in Downtown Athens?
With 17 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.