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.
Athens Institute for Contemporary Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Athens Institute for Contemporary Art during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Downtown Athens
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
The staff and the manager at the front desk had excellent customer service. So polite. Thank you for our anniversary gift. That truly meant the world to us. A beautiful gesture.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
Someone open the door while I was
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
Great location, beautiful decorated new property, excellent value. And parking available!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
Our stay was pleasant overall. The only challenges were that the entrance to the hotel lobby was not very obvious, and the directions from the parking garage to the rooms could have been clearer. There was also a convention taking place in the lobby, which made it a bit crowded and slightly uncomfortable ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
Clean property and nice room, just a short walk from downtown. I would stay here again without a doubt.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Breakfast hours were super short.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 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.
