West Athens Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Athens
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
Join a guided tour or use informative signs to explore miles of nature trails and view exotic plants in this outstanding garden.
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
View over 10,000 impressive works of art at this museum set on the University of Georgia campus.
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.
Our pick of the best West Athens Hotel Deals
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Clean and conveniently located hotel with friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Athens
Yes, there's shopping of all kinds near by because it's off Atlanta Hwy, which eventually leads to downtown.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens
Yes my scary house was great
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA
Room was okay, could use some freshening up. We could hear our neighbor talking through the walls. Parking was not good. Our second night the parking lot was full and we had issues with parking. The elevator also had issues the second night. It wouldn’t open on the first floor, which meant we had ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Athens
Beware their check in is at 4 pm EST so be sure to wait in the lobby. Other than having to wait for a room for 1.5hrs until room was ready at 4:25, the hotel is great!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Nomehaus Shipping Container Studio in Athens, GA Unique Private Artsy Modern UGA
Clean, quiet and a perfect place for a weekend getaway.
Reviewed on 3 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 Seney-Stovall Chapel and 40 Watt Club.
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 Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum 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.
