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

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
"Clean room, great shower, breakfast was excellent… roof bar is a good spot to view sunsets and enjoy drinks."
Reviewed on 13 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

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
"I had my daughter there. We just finished an orientation for UGA. It was an all day two day event and we would have loved to have sat outside in the courtyard area however, smoking and cigar smoking were allowed and it made this area non-useful for us."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

The Dawg Walk Downtown

Downtown Athens Condo, Sanford Stadium Views, 12 Min Walk to Games
"This condo is great. Easy to find and access. Very clean and comfortable. And, I love the UGA and 40 Watt Club furnishings. I will likely book another stay in the future."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
"Clean room, breakfast, staff"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
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 Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum 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.
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.
