Downtown Athens Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
The Georgia Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at The Georgia Theatre on your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
University of Georgia
Explore the campus of University of Georgia during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Explore the great outdoors at State Botanical Garden of Georgia, a lovely green space in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Georgia Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Georgia Museum of Art during your travels in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Ware-Lyndon House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ware-Lyndon House in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Classic Center
You can enjoy a show at Classic Center during your stay in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Top hotels in Downtown Athens
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
Great rooms! Comfortable bed. Wonderful breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
Room was great and the hotel was amazing
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
Beautiful decor and very comfortable bed. Loved having the balcony too. Rooftop was amazing. Location best!!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
Perfect location in Athens. Excellent staff. Sparkling, small but comfortable room.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
Honestly, the check-in staff was not very pleasant at all. There was no smile, no pleasantries exchanged, nothing... It was a short young brunette. The gentleman with the glasses I saw the other days was very nice and welcoming. As for the room, the fan in the bathroom did not work so it was perpetually ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Modest facility. access to rooms via outside balcony - not clearly noted in hotel description. Access from highway slightly complicated.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Athens
Athens Warehouse Historic District
If you're spending time in Athens Warehouse Historic District, you might enjoy its live music and theatres. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Classic Center or The Georgia Theatre.
Reese Street Historic District
You might appreciate the live music and theatres in Reese Street Historic District, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, 40 Watt Club and The Georgia Theatre are just a few notable stops.
Dearing Street Historic District
Live music and theatres are notable features of Dearing Street Historic District. You might consider stopping by Tree That Owns Itself while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Boulevard Historic District
Live music, theatres and bars are some highlights of Boulevard Historic District. You might stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre while you're in the area.
