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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in West Athens

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
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Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA
Everything was good. Parking was safe.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Athens
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens
VERY run down. No remore for tv. Horrible smell in room. No phone in room. Shelf for clothes coming out of wall. Was told rooms were renovated a few years ago but it looked lije renovations had NEVER been done.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn Athens
Always an amazing stay at this Hampton. Staff, rooms, location and service are great.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
Clean room and facilities; breakfast available til 9:30 am.
Reviewed on 7 May 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.
