West Athens Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Sanford Stadium
Catch an event at Sanford Stadium during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music or attend a football match.
Top hotels in West Athens
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
They let us check in early. Bed was comfy. Town was almost sold out due to concert so we happy to get a room. Value for the price.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Athens
Everything worked well, was super clean, comfortable, and fresh. The parking lot is large and doesn't have any tight, shady, or badly paved spots. Also, it's located close to shopping & dining but not slammed up next to any of it.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens
The property is old and worn, BUT the room itself was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They had daily housekeeping which was a happy surprise.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA
Very spacious room with separate tv area
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Athens
Clean room, friendly staff, and convenient to the university
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
The room was clean and stocked with all the basics. The bathrooms were also nice and clean. The front desk was very helpful with answering questions. The breakfast had good hot food options. There is a lot of seating inside and outside to work, eat or just gather with friends.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Athens
Normaltown
While Normaltown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 40 Watt Club and The Georgia Theatre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
