Downtown Athens Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent building featuring a green dome and clock tower, surrounded by other historic architecture and a wide street.
A historical cannon with large wheels, placed on a paved area with a sign in the background.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue in front.
A classical building with large columns, a central entrance, and a symmetrical facade.
A historic building with a clock tower and a cannon.

Stay near popular Downtown Athens attractions

The Georgia Theatre

9.0/10 (297 reviews)
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.
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Our pick of the best Downtown Athens Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

3 out of 5
412 North Thomas Street Athens GA
The price is NZ$303 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$303
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

3 out of 5
390 E Washington Street Athens GA
The price is NZ$301 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$301
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

3.5 out of 5
183 W Clayton St Athens GA
The price is NZ$648 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$648
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Sanford Stadium and Morton Theater are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Great location and cute decor."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
Iconic Downtown Condo I Stadium View I Walk to UGA, Sanford & Classic Center

Iconic Downtown Condo I Stadium View I Walk to UGA, Sanford & Classic Center

Athens GA
The price is NZ$477 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$477
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Sanford Stadium and The Georgia Theatre are ...
Iconic Downtown Condo I Stadium View I Walk to UGA, Sanford & Classic Center
The Dawg Walk Downtown

The Dawg Walk Downtown

Athens GA
The price is NZ$631 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$631
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Sanford Stadium and Morton Theater are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
"This was a great little apartment with comfortable beds, a spacious living, dining, and kitchen area, very convenient to the center of town. Very good value."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The Dawg Walk Downtown
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

2.5 out of 5
2715 Atlanta Hwy Athens GA
The price is NZ$254 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$254
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Really nice for the price. Easy check in."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Athens

Find the best Downtown Athens areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A wrought iron gate with a curved top and spherical lights, flanked by stone pillars and a pathway leading to a building.

Baxter

If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a street with cars.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent church steeple, and a clock tower.

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.

Downtown Athens Travel Guide

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