Best Athens hotels near Downtown Athens
In a pitch-perfect downtown location that’s convenient to restaurants, clubs and the University, the Hotel Indigo® Athens Downtown University Area hotel is truly an inspiring alternative to your typical stay. Our thriving downtown neighborhood resonates with local color and sound, as does our hotel, offering everything from farm-to-table cuisine at Madison Bar and Bistro to our own art gallery featuring works by local artists. Relax in our courtyard with a distinctive cocktail from the bar, or reserve our Rialto Room for a private gathering or event. Our green hotel is LEED Gold Certified, and we’re pet-friendly, with special amenities for your furry friends.




Overall 9.0 Excellent
Based on 141 reviews
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7.1
Pros: Very clean and modern. Staff gave us free parking and drink vouchers when our room wasn't ready on time. Walking distance to anything important in Athens.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Kai at the bar was THE BEST!!!!! She will be a leader one day!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: F&B was great. Local beers on tap! Rusty was awesome. Engaged all of the guests he walked by.
"Located in the heart of Athens, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Classic Center and University of Georgia. 40 Watt Club and T.R.R. Cobb House are also within 1 mile (2 km). "




Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 349 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Breakfast is good, especially considering it was complimentary for Hyatt members. Wide selection and well-prepared.
"Situated in Athens, this hotel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Georgia Square Mall, University of Georgia and Landmark Hospital of Athens. State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Georgia Museum of Art are also within 9 miles (15 km). "




Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 156 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: The manager Holly was extremely nice and very helpful. The room was very nice the beds were soft the shower was excellent. The tv was great pillows were nice. Plenty of time to check out with a 12pm check out time.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Everything was very nice, clean, and the front desk was very accommodating!
"Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Classic Center and University of Georgia. 40 Watt Club and Sanford Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km). "




Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 174 reviews
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7.7
Pros: Staff was very friendly and informative. Room service was fast and tasty. Location is great and super convenient to downtown / college campus area.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Hotel was very clean comfortable and nice!
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Nice clean hotel great for a gameday stay. Walking distancee to great food and bars.
Mediocre
3.7
Okay
5.1
Pros: Location
"Located in the heart of Athens, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Classic Center and University of Georgia. 40 Watt Club and T.R.R. Cobb House are also within 1 mile (2 km). "




Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 450 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Staff -- excellent in every regard
Bedding - maybe the best I have seen in a hotel
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The location in Athens is great, and the value for the money is superb. And best of all - this hotel is PET FRIENDLY!
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Customer service, design, layout of property.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Rustic feel
Good
6.5
Pros: Location
"Located in the heart of Athens, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Piedmont Athens Regional - Diabetes Education and 3 mi (4.9 km) from University of Georgia. Landmark Hospital of Athens and Georgia Square Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km). "




Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 171 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: the bathtub is low to the ground, and is easier to get out of then most.
Central location.
Staff
Quiet
Basic breakfast/superb and tasty
Good
6.0
"Situated in Athens, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Georgia Square Mall and within 6 miles (10 km) of University of Georgia and Landmark Hospital of Athens. Classic Center and Piedmont Athens Regional - Diabetes Education are also within 9 miles (15 km). "




Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 120 reviews
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9.6
Pros: Jerrod at the front desk was extremely helpful . He went out if his way to make sure things were taken care of. I was having trouble printing boarding passes and he stepped right in and got it done. Great personality!
Okay
5.7
Pros: The room size was great, sitting area separate from sleeping area.
The bathe room very big, lots of towels and great water pressure in the shower.
NEWLY RENOVATED! The Courtyard by Marriott Athens GA hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Athens just blocks from UGA. Nearby you will find the Classic Center, Georgia Museum of Art, State Botanical Gardens, UGA Performing Arts Center, and the Tree That Owns Itself. Being one of the closest hotels in Athens Georgia to the University of Georgia campus, our location is ideal for UGA football fans and visitors to campus. This downtown Athens hotel is also surrounded by over 50 local eateries and a world famous music and nightlife scene. Business travelers to our hotel near UGA will enjoy the free high speed Internet access, WiFi, a 24-hour business center, large in-room workstation and access to meeting space at our Athens GA hotel. Start your morning off with reasonably priced breakfast options at The Bistro or a Starbuck's coffee. Maintain your health on the road by taking advantage of our 24-hour fitness center and unwind at the end of the day by enjoying the outdoor pool. We hope to see you soon!




Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 156 reviews
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6.5
We understand the traveling public has come to expect more amenities when deciding on their lodging needs. So we are pleased to announce we have just opened our brand new tower extension! Our tower has 54 brand new interior guest rooms, a spacious lobby, fitness center, meeting room, large breakfast area and a Hydro Therapy Spa. To book a new tower room, make sure to reserve a room with a tower image! The Best Western Athens is conveniently located near the beautiful University of Georgia Campus. It is surrounded by Pre-Civil War Antebellum homes which now serve as office space, specialty shops, and sorority and fraternity houses. Conveniently located only blocks away, you will find our Athens, GA hotel surrounded by Downtown shopping areas, thriving night life, award winning restaurants, and fabulous boutique shopping. Athens Georgia is comparable to no other city! Whether you are visiting for business or leisure, the Best Western Athens provides a comfortable, clean and friendly environment for all of your needs. Let the Best Western Athens be your home away from home during a University of Georgia special event. Reasonable rates are just an added bonus to our Athens, GA hotel! Our guest rooms offer free high-speed internet access, wired and wireless. All rooms proudly boast 32-inch flat screen televisions, Serta® Ultra-Comfort Pillow Top mattresses and a micro/fridge. Our Athens, GA hotel's staff is famous for providing every guest with award winning hospitality and happily goes above and beyond for our guests every day. Our renowned Athens, GA hotel is sure to please any guest. Don't hesitate; reserve your room at the Best Western Athens today! Enjoy your stay.




Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 256 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice, affordable room. everything seemed pretty clean, Comfy beds and good A/C, quick access to downtown Athens. Super friendly and pleasant staff.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Rooms were very clean and crisp. Staff was very friendly and professional.
Mediocre
3.1
Pros: Pretty much nothing. This place is gross. I wasn't expecting a 4 star hotel, but wow, I was really disappointed. It did seem like it was partially under reconstruction, but it looked like exterior work. They need to bulldoze the place and build a new one. I've stayed at Best Westerns before, and they were alright, but I'm never taking a chance on one again.
Good
7.1
Pros: Great location.
"Located in the heart of Athens, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Piedmont Athens Regional - Diabetes Education and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Georgia and Classic Center. Landmark Hospital of Athens and Taylor-Grady House are also within 2 miles (3 km). "




Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 190 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Friendly and clean
Good
7.4
Pros: Nice staff and comfortable, but lots of noise. Lots traffic noise and hotel noise. We could hat ice machine from our room
"Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Classic Center and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Georgia. 40 Watt Club and T.R.R. Cobb House are also within 2 miles (3 km). "




Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 425 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: staff was very helpful
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Breakfast was good
Mediocre
3.4
Mediocre
2.0
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Cleanliness and value
"Situated in Athens, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Piedmont Athens Regional - Diabetes Education, University of Georgia and Classic Center. Landmark Hospital of Athens and Taylor-Grady House are also within 3 miles (5 km). "




Overall 7.3 Good
Based on 544 reviews
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Good
6.2
Pros: Suited our needs for a place to sleep the night we were in town.
Close to restaurants and gas stations.
Good
6.2
Pros: Bed and hot shower
Okay
5.1
Pros: Friendly staff. Great location.
Mediocre
3.1




Overall 6.8 Good
Based on 1 reviews
Good
6.8
Pros: The rooms were rather large - plenty of space
Great location to downtown or college football
Friendly staff
Convenient parking right outside the room
Fairly clean
With a stay at Americas Best Value Inn Athens, GA in Athens, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Georgia and Classic Center. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 6.0 Good
Based on 129 reviews
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8.0
Pros: walking distance to downtown Athens. management and housekeeping staff excellent.
Mediocre
3.0
Pros: It's very convenient to downtown Athens into the campus on all the restaurants and shops that was very nice
Good
6.0
Pros: The location was good and centrally located. The staff was accommodating.
Okay
4.0
Pros: Basic sleeping needs, quiet.
Good
7.0
Pros: Proximity to Georgia Theatre
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The person that checked me in late on a Saturday night was extremely nice and even upgraded my room
Good
6.0
Pros: Location to downtown. I brought my own sleeping bag and pillows as well as air freshener, a can of RAID and a fan to drown out outside noise. Considering I was willing to sleep at a campsite, this hotel exceeded my expectations.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great Service and friendliness.
Okay
4.0
Pros: Location is convenient to downtown Athens. Manager responded promptly to complaint of non-functional equipment in the room.
Okay
5.0
Pros: Central location
Poor
1.0
Pros: This hotel is operated by a con-man
Okay
4.0
Pros: Comfortable bed.
"Situated on the Strip, this motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Georgia Square Mall and within 6 miles (10 km) of University of Georgia and Piedmont Athens Regional - Diabetes Education. T.R.R. Cobb House and Taylor-Grady House are also within 6 miles (10 km). "




Overall 5.4 Okay
Based on 77 reviews
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Excellent
8.5
Pros: No breakfast no amenities at all. Great staff and location
"Situated in Athens, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Georgia Square Mall and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Piedmont Athens Regional - Diabetes Education. University of Georgia and Classic Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). "




Overall 4.6 Okay
Based on 389 reviews
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Mediocre
3.1
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: clean room and bed. no bedbugs.
Okay
4.8
Pros: Staff were very helpful.
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: I liked being able to leave.
Okay
5.4
Pros: Clean bathroom, easy check in, plenty of free parking
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