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

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
"Our stay was great only couple things , your parking lot which is part of the hotel’s building should be free of charge for your guests and service staff at the ground floor bar should be aware of guests arrival or entering to bar also shouldn’t be vaping behind the bar( I thought the hotel is smoke ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
"Good location"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Rivet House
"The main complaint about this hotel is that it's loud. We were next to an adjoining room and could literally hear the conversation next door so asked to be moved. They provide earplugs for the train that goes by the hotel, but if I returned, I would ask for a room that's not adjoining. The gym wasn't ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
"👍/ Room Great/ Breakfast was Delicious, down Home Cooking"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 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 The Georgia Theatre 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.
