What's it like in Downtown Athens?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Athens's Downtown Athens neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Athens travel tips? Be sure to check out Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre while you're in the neighborhood.

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

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown is the highest ranked property in Downtown Athens. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from University of Georgia, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another top choice in the area is Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Athens?

With 18 Expedia hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Downtown Athens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Athens?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Athens, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What can I see and do in this Athens neighborhood?

Attractions like 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 neighborhood. 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.

Top Downtown Athens Hotels

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Our top choices for Downtown Athens hotels

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

Downtown Athens

Stephen

￥41,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Downtown Athens

jerome

￥31,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Downtown Athens

Allison

￥31,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

The Gillen House B&B

29.4 km from Downtown Athens

Zachary

￥43,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 14 - Apr 15

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

1.6 km from Downtown Athens

Clyde

￥28,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

The Colonels B&B and Inn

8.9 km from Downtown Athens

Gina and Todd

￥56,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 11 - Apr 12

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

9.2 km from Downtown Athens

Marc

￥29,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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

The Rushmore

Five Points, 2.4 km from Downtown Athens

Tracy-Ann

￥40,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Rivet House

2.3 km from Downtown Athens

Ema

￥32,617 total

includes taxes & fees

May 4 - May 5

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

Normaltown, 3.2 km from Downtown Athens

Kholoud

￥27,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 20 - Apr 21

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

0.3 km from Downtown Athens

kimberly

￥30,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 13 - Apr 14

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

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Baxter, 0.7 km from Downtown Athens

Erika

￥24,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

West Athens, 5.2 km from Downtown Athens

Cornelia

￥19,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

0.5 km from Downtown Athens

Ryan

￥31,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Best Western Athens

1.2 km from Downtown Athens

Linda Jean

￥18,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 29 - Apr 30

Hampton Inn Athens

West Athens, 3.4 km from Downtown Athens

MARCO

￥26,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 14 - Apr 15

Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

9.3 km from Downtown Athens

Angelia

￥23,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

West Athens, 3.6 km from Downtown Athens

Lindsay

￥23,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

10.1 km from Downtown Athens

Roger

￥24,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 14 - Apr 15

Wingate Athens

North Athens, 1.7 km from Downtown Athens

Tonine

￥18,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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Where to stay in Downtown Athens

Find the best Downtown Athens areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Five Points

While there might not be top attractions in Five Points, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stegeman Coliseum and Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum.

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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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West Athens

While there might not be top attractions in West Athens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Georgia Square Mall and Athens Arena.

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North Athens

While there might not be top attractions in North Athens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Classic Center and Hillside Park.

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Normaltown

While Normaltown isn't home to many top sights, Seney-Stovall Chapel and 40 Watt Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Downtown Athens Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is clean and updated. Rooms are outside access but felt very safe and well-lit. Bed very comfortable, air conditioner was quiet. Reasonably price. I’ll stay again. "