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.
Sanford Stadium
Catch an event at Sanford Stadium during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music or attend a football match.
Our pick of the best West Athens Hotel Deals
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
The heating was good.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA
The stay was great. It was cut short due to weather and the front desk agent approved the refund. How do i process that?
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Athens
Room was clean. Would have liked some help with the ice on our windshield like a scraper.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens
The room e warm and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Athens
Heat location, clean, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Nomehaus Shipping Container Studio in Athens, GA Unique Private Artsy Modern UGA
It was fun, and different. Everything was very clean. Stayed in the winter and it was very warm. Very cozy. Everything worked spectacularly, the disco ball was a major hit. Very safe and private. Everything is very easy and I discovered there was always a handy guide near every item that could stir ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 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 Parkview Recreation Center 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.
