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

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
"Check in was easy and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful with dining, shopping and tourism suggestions. The property was extremely clean. The free breakfast was the best free hotel breakfast I have ever received."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

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

Micro Hotel

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
"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."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Wingate Athens
"Las tasas de baño no las limpian muy bien y los asientos se movían las camas hacen mucho ruido y como estaba en temodelacion pues implica todo lo de una remodelación el personal muy amable creo que deben poner más atención en la lompieza"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 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 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.
