The Best Hotels Closest to Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta for 2026

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A spacious interior with a large dining table, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A sign for the Emory Conference Center Hotel with a stone wall and flower bed in front.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a landscaped garden.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

1. Emory Conference Center Hotel

2.7 km from Fernbank Science Center

Karen

￥18,882

￥22,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, teal armchairs, and a coffee table.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and striped umbrellas, overlooking a building with large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large blue abstract sculpture, and a glass door entrance.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory

1.9 km from Fernbank Science Center

Allyson

￥26,535

￥31,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A hotel lobby with multiple dining areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A modern lobby with blue sofas, beige ottomans, and a decorative wall piece.

A reception area with three wooden reception desks, a high ceiling with recessed lighting, and a modern interior design.

A large indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

3. Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory

1.9 km from Fernbank Science Center

Gregory

￥20,218

￥24,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and chairs, a staircase, and a television screen on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a television.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

4. Holiday Inn Express Atlanta - Emory University Area by IHG

1.9 km from Fernbank Science Center

Adrián

￥23,374

￥27,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A staircase with a dark carpet, wooden railings, and a red door at the top.

A sign for The University Inn at Emory, surrounded by greenery and yellow flowers.

A two-story building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a gated entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, floral curtains, a painting, and two bedside lamps.

5. The University Inn at Emory

East Side, 1.3 km from Fernbank Science Center

Lori

￥17,789

￥21,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a mirror, and a black microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

A Super 8 hotel with a two-story structure, a red roof, and a parking lot with cars.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Decatur/Dntn/Atlanta Area

2.1 km from Fernbank Science Center

Juan

￥14,534

￥17,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern interior with large windows, a staircase, and multiple hanging lamps.

A spacious lobby with a long wooden table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a digital signboard, and a covered entrance area.

A modern hotel room with a large glass table, blue upholstered chairs, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a city view.

7. Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center

Midtown, 6.7 km from Fernbank Science Center

Stacie

￥21,469

￥25,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A balcony with a sofa, ottoman, and table, overlooking a cityscape.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a large mirror, and a framed cityscape picture.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a round mirror.

8. Downtown ATL Condo Balcony

Downtown Atlanta, 6.8 km from Fernbank Science Center

Victoria

￥15,299

￥40,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious living room with a patterned sofa set, a central coffee table, and a large plant.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

A hallway with mirrored walls, a central window, and seating areas with floral upholstery.

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

9. Hotel Clermont

4.1 km from Fernbank Science Center

Jalen

￥21,105

￥25,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a staircase, and seating arrangements.

A balcony with a city view, two chairs, a table, and a potted plant.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs, a large advertisement, and a cityscape view.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

10. Hotel Phoenix Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta, 7.9 km from Fernbank Science Center

Jodi

￥37,052

￥44,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a modern building with a geometric facade, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

A modern room with large windows, two brown upholstered chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

11. FORTH Hotel Atlanta

Old Fourth Ward, 4.4 km from Fernbank Science Center

Kathleen

￥46,887

￥55,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, white umbrellas, and a view of a white building with windows.

A buffet table with various food items, a floral centerpiece, and a sign indicating the menu.

A dimly lit bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter with bottles, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

12. Hotel Granada, a Member of Design Hotels

Midtown, 6.7 km from Fernbank Science Center

LaBrandon

￥23,719

￥28,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a comfortable armchair, a flat-screen TV, and a small side table.

A modern hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a sign reading "THE SHANE".

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.

A modern bar area with round tables, black leather seating, and a bar counter with various bottles.

13. Kimpton Shane Hotel by IHG

Midtown, 6.7 km from Fernbank Science Center

Shantoi

￥26,825

￥32,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A swimming pool area with a tiled floor, a lounge chair, and a potted plant.

A tall, modern skyscraper with a prominent arched entrance and numerous windows, surrounded by other buildings and a park area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city through the window.

A spacious conference room with round tables, chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

14. Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Midtown, 6.4 km from Fernbank Science Center

Galit

￥75,298

￥88,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, overhead lighting, and a brick wall backdrop.

A modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a bar.

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, lounge chairs, and a pathway lined with plants.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.

15. Epicurean Atlanta, Autograph Collection

Midtown, 6.5 km from Fernbank Science Center

Keisha

￥33,727

￥40,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, string lights, and a fire pit.

A modern interior with a mural, seating areas, and a bar.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern building with a large entrance and a sign reading "the Darwin".

16. voco The Darwin - Atlanta Midtown by IHG

Old Fourth Ward, 5.2 km from Fernbank Science Center

Jenilyn

￥18,511

￥22,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

The Candler Hotel entrance with ornate carvings and a glass canopy.

A bar area with marble columns, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and bar stools.

A grand chandelier with multiple candles, ornate wall carvings, and a circular stained glass window.

A grand staircase with marble walls and a chandelier, leading to a seating area with two chairs and a small table.

17. The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Atlanta, 6.9 km from Fernbank Science Center

Jordan

￥21,883

￥26,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A group of people sitting at a table in a room with wooden ceiling and large windows.

A modern building entrance with a double door, a covered entrance area, and a luggage cart.

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked shelf.

18. Wylie Hotel Atlanta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Old Fourth Ward, 4.8 km from Fernbank Science Center

Andrea

￥17,880

￥21,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a pedestrian-friendly street.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a plant, and a cart.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and large windows offering city views.

19. Scout Living PCM | Placemakr Atlanta, Apartments by Hilton

Old Fourth Ward, 4.7 km from Fernbank Science Center

Karina

￥21,106

￥25,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A rooftop bar with a fire feature, seating, and a city view.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a city view.

A bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a city view.

A gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and dumbbells.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown

Midtown, 6.6 km from Fernbank Science Center

Tara

￥18,534

￥22,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Fernbank Science Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Emory Conference Center Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,100 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta - Emory University Area by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
The University Inn at Emory	7.8 Good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Fernbank Science Center Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly & helpful staff, very cute room and lobby bar and good breakfast. We also loved the location."

Hotel Clermont

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay."

Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory

8/10 Good

"Good Parking set up. The staff was helpful"

Scout Living PCM | Placemakr Atlanta, Apartments by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were kind and friendly. The room was perfect, I love the refrigerator, the stove, kitchen area to cook with real mugs, silverware. Cozy quiet bedroom with a felt sound proof material on the bedroom walls, Clean and good size bathroom. I will for sure be back when I’m in Atlanta."

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta - Emory University Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Yuni, at the front desk, was an excellent staff member taking very good care of my group. She is very professional, calling you by your name, and is very open-minded."

Residence Inn by Marriott Decatur Emory Area

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly."

Charming 2-bedroom cottage near Atlanta Beltline and Ponce City Market

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location, very cute little house perfect for two people who want separate bedrooms."

Apt D - Modern Heart of Decatur • King Comfort • TV • Wi-Fi • Sleeps 4

10/10 Excellent

"The place was clean, the bed was incredibly comfortable, and the shower was good. It was close to downtown Decatur & Atlanta both. Host communicated in a prompt manner."

Other attractions near Fernbank Science Center

A building with a large dinosaur sculpture in front.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

8.0/10 (12 reviews)

Huge dinosaur skeletons and the largest movie screen in Atlanta are certain to impress the whole family.

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A plaza with patterned tiles, a gazebo, and surrounding buildings.

Decatur Square

8.6/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Decatur when you take a trip to Decatur Square. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theater scene.

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Olmsted Linear Park

Explore the great outdoors at Olmsted Linear Park, a lovely green space in Atlanta. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.

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Michael C. Carlos Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Michael C. Carlos Museum during your trip to Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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Woodlands Garden

6.2/10 (33 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Woodlands Garden, a lovely green space in Decatur. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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DeKalb History Center Museum

6.4/10 (47 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in DeKalb History Center Museum during your trip to Decatur. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.

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Oakhurst Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Oakhurst Park, a lovely green space in Decatur. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.

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Lake Claire Community Land Trust

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Claire Community Land Trust, a lovely green space in Atlanta. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fernbank Science Center?

Fernbank Science Center is located in a welcoming area of Atlanta known for its great live music scene and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 29 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Fernbank Science Center?

The University Inn at Emory is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fernbank Science Center. Other good choices within a few miles include Emory Conference Center Hotel and Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory.

How many hotels will I find near Fernbank Science Center?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Fernbank Science Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fernbank Science Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Fernbank Science Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Fernbank Science Center?

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What can I see and do near Fernbank Science Center?

Study the collections at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, DeKalb History Center Museum, or Jimmy Carter Library and Museum. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Oakland Cemetery, and Margaret Mitchell House and Museum are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Variety Playhouse, Atlanta Civic Center, and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

How can I get to Fernbank Science Center?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Edgewood-Candler Park Station, Inman Park-Reynoldstown Station, and East Lake Station. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Fernbank Science Center hotels

1. Emory Conference Center Hotel

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory

3. Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory

4. Holiday Inn Express Atlanta - Emory University Area by IHG

5. The University Inn at Emory

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Decatur/Dntn/Atlanta Area

7. Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center

8. Downtown ATL Condo Balcony

9. Hotel Clermont

10. Hotel Phoenix Atlanta

11. FORTH Hotel Atlanta

12. Hotel Granada, a Member of Design Hotels

13. Kimpton Shane Hotel by IHG

14. Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

15. Epicurean Atlanta, Autograph Collection

16. voco The Darwin - Atlanta Midtown by IHG

17. The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton

18. Wylie Hotel Atlanta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

19. Scout Living PCM | Placemakr Atlanta, Apartments by Hilton

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown

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Top Fernbank Science Center Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory

Hotel Clermont

Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory

Scout Living PCM | Placemakr Atlanta, Apartments by Hilton

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta - Emory University Area by IHG

Residence Inn by Marriott Decatur Emory Area

Charming 2-bedroom cottage near Atlanta Beltline and Ponce City Market

Apt D - Modern Heart of Decatur • King Comfort • TV • Wi-Fi • Sleeps 4

Other attractions near Fernbank Science Center

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Decatur Square

Olmsted Linear Park

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Woodlands Garden

DeKalb History Center Museum

Oakhurst Park

Lake Claire Community Land Trust

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