Location: Athens
Top Hotels in Athens
- 1. Hyatt Place Athens Downtown
- 2. Graduate Athens
- 3. Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown
- 4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West
- 5. Best Western Athens
- 6. Hyatt Place Athens Downtown
- 7. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
- 9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens
- 10. Hampton Inn Athens
The 10 best hotels in Athens, United States
In the sweltering Georgia heat, no place is as cool as Athens. This hip college town is home to the University of Georgia, Pulitzer Prize winning authors and famous rock musicians. Explore the downtown area, where Victorian buildings are filled with an eclectic combination of independent coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques. Named "Live Music Central," Athens' busy music venues are known around the world. Check out The 40 Watt Club, where The B-52s and R.E.M got their start.
Things to do in Athens
1. Hyatt Place Athens Downtown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 678 reviews
Enjoy our downtown Athens hotel, Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown, conveniently attached to the state of the art Classic Center Convention Facility. Enjoy trendy shopping, fine dining, historic landmarks and southern charm. Athens offers many local attractions such as the State Botanical Garden, Tree that Owns itself, Double-barreled Cannon and the Georgia Museum of Art. What you'll love: Our 9-story hotel is within walking distance to the Sanford Stadium Modern rooms with 43" flat screen TV's and travel friendly amenities Fast Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel and a morning spread in our Gallery Kitchen to boost your energy and satisfy your appetite Our 24/7 Gallery dining menu and a hopping Coffee-to-Cocktail bar serving local craft beer on tap and Starbucks coffee.
Beautiful Hotel
Reviewed By vjohnson62Don’t stay on the 9th floor . You will not have warm water for a shower .This hotel is very nice and breakfast was really good . I would stay there again just not on the 9th floor. Very convenient to down town Athens!
2. Graduate Athens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1080 reviews
Welcome to Graduate Athens - where your intellectual curiosity meets your favorite place to stay. Perhaps you've noticed we've made a home in the Foundry, where blacksmiths crafted famed works like the UGA Arch and the Double-Barreled Cannon. We're located near downtown Athens and just a short walk from the scenic and historic UGA campus. Our hotel has crafted the perfect setting for a wedding, company meet up and is the all-around smartest place to stay in Athens, GA. The Foundry, our music venue, was reimagined to honor the site's roots and to preserve this piece of Athens' fine past. The multi-tiered venue welcomes crystal clear views, stellar acoustics and a place to celebrate with craft brews, Southern eats and new artists. So, whether you're dropping in for a show, showing off the alma mater or attending a meeting here in town, we're here to make it memorable.
Nice room but issues
Reviewed By G2936VZstephenwWe stayed here as part of a 3 week road trip from the UK. Firstly, despite some negative reviews about the room, we found the room to be excellent. Comfy beds, good shower, quiet, spacious, parking outside, in short, no problems. However, we were required to leave a $100 'refundable accidental damage deposit'. It took over 2 weeks and several phone calls and emails to obtain this deposit back. The hotel blamed the card company whilst the card company blamed the hotel. Obviously, if the hotel didn't operate such a stupid policy, the problem would never have arose. Eventually, without help from the hotel, we did get the deposit returned. For what its worth, no such deposits were required from the other 6 places we stayed during our fantastic 3 week visit to the States. We asked the hotel for a small goodwill payment for our trouble. $10 would have been enough, the price of a couple of cups of coffee from their excellent cafe. Sadly, no $10 appeared and no reply to our request was received.
3. Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 954 reviews
Adjacent to the Classic Center, Athens primary meeting/concert venue. Walking distance to over 75 unique eateries and pubs in a very quaint setting.
Great property and great staff!! Location, Location, Location!!
Reviewed By Billy HThis property is always clean. The staff is always helpful. I have stayed at this property nearly every week for 1.5 years. I would stay any where else in Athens Melanie has a great team and is the most pleasant person I know.
4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 308 reviews
Good for families
Reviewed By Mark LGood hotel for the family. Had a large room with the sofa bed that also has a trundle underneath. Sleeps 4 comfortably. Breakfast was fine. Most things are wrapped but had bacon and scrambled eggs which was nice post pandemic. Rooms are quiet and comfortable. Very small work out room with two treadmill and one climber. Not very adequate. Pool looked fine but mornings were cold so we didn’t try it. Overall decent hotel Overpriced during graduation weekend but all of them were
5. Best Western Athens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 573 reviews
Located in Athens,GA, the Best Western Athens is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.
Will not stay there again
Reviewed By WilmarieLStained bedding, stained and poorly maintained bathroom, room smelled like cigarettes, toilet kept making noise, could find other guests shirtless and shoeless walking hanging out in the parking lot, pretty noisy due to the proximity of the rooms to the parking. Will not stay there again.
6. Hyatt Place Athens Downtown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 678 reviews
Enjoy our downtown Athens hotel, Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown, conveniently attached to the state of the art Classic Center Convention Facility. Enjoy trendy shopping, fine dining, historic landmarks and southern charm. Athens offers many local attractions such as the State Botanical Garden, Tree that Owns itself, Double-barreled Cannon and the Georgia Museum of Art. What you'll love: Our 9-story hotel is within walking distance to the Sanford Stadium Modern rooms with 43" flat screen TV's and travel friendly amenities Fast Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel and a morning spread in our Gallery Kitchen to boost your energy and satisfy your appetite Our 24/7 Gallery dining menu and a hopping Coffee-to-Cocktail bar serving local craft beer on tap and Starbucks coffee.
Beautiful Hotel
Reviewed By vjohnson62Don’t stay on the 9th floor . You will not have warm water for a shower .This hotel is very nice and breakfast was really good . I would stay there again just not on the 9th floor. Very convenient to down town Athens!
7. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area, an IHG Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 575 reviews
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.
The best in town
Reviewed By nsassano322I stay at this hotel regularly for work, and the amenities, staff, and atmosphere are all 5 stars and beyond. The rooms are clean, spacious, trendy, and the beds are very comfortable. Each time I visit I bring my dog, who is always welcomed as warmly as I am. It's very clear that this staff cares about four legged guests as much as they care about the two legged ones. Speaking of the staff- they are beyond welcoming, accommodating, and always make me feel well taken care of. Special shout out to Micayla who offered to take my dog for a walk during a hotel-wide fire drill so that he wouldn't be scared! What an angel. Those little things make the biggest difference! I always look forward to my stay with this hotel, and I highly recommend.
8. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Our Athens quality hotel offers easy access to shopping at Georgia Square Mall and restaurants in Downtown Athens. Other nearby attractions include: University of Georgia - Athens Sanford Stadium Stegeman Coliseum Georgia Museum of Natural History Tree That Owns Itself Enjoy amenities like: Free hot breakfast Free WiFi Free coffee Free daily newspaper Exercise room All non-smoking guest rooms have been renovated and come with stylish furnishings and a refrigerator. Some rooms feature a sofa. Get your money's worth at the Quality Inn & Suites. Athens hotels like ours offer all the amenities you expect so that you can relax and focus on the people you traveled for. Book now!
Difficult access
Reviewed By hydrajorNo problems with the hotel or staff itself but I am amazed more people are not talking about the difficult and potentially dangerous access to the place. If traveling from east to west you have to pass the hotel, make a U-turn at Heyward Allen Pkwy and then reverse direction. The hotel is immediately past where cars from Epps Bridge Pkwy are blending into Atlanta Hwy. As you are about to turn right into the parking lot those cars are barreling down on you. (Athens drivers are just as nasty and aggressive as Atlanta drivers.) We nearly had a wreck. They should have never built a hotel that close to that interchange.
9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Set in historic downtown Athens, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens hotel is perfectly located for business trips, campus visits and conventions. We're next to the University of Georgia and just a short walk to local restaurants, the Classic Center, and Bulldogs football at the Sanford Stadium. Visit the State Botanical Garden of Georgia while you're here or dive into Athens' live music scene at the landmark Georgia Theatre. With studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, our all-suite hotel covers any travel needs. Every comfortable suite feels just like home with free WiFi, plush beds, a living area, work/dining space and a full kitchen. Grab a snack out of the full-size refrigerator and kick back on the sofa watching TV. Wake up to free hot full breakfast each morning and enjoy a complimentary evening social* on Monday-Thursday.
Good hotel in downtown Athens
Reviewed By Iknowtravel2012Staff very friendly except for GM who seemed to be rough around the edges. Average rooms. Not well maintained. I stayed here 4-5 times through the years and have noticed significant west and tear of furnitures, carpets, etc. Last time I stayed 3 times over the course of a month to be with my mother who was in hospital because of Covid-19. She ultimately passed away from the disease. I attempted to negotiate an affordable rate with GM and he did not budge…wouldn’t even throw in parking for free even after I explained the situation and informed him I was low on funds due to unforeseen circumstances. I could not tell whether or not rooms were sanitized. One of the rooms had a fowl/stale smell. The last room was a two bedroom and we really liked it. However, the king room is very tight…not a lot of space between wall, desk, night stands and bed. There was a fire drill that woke us abruptly and had all occupants outside on street at 3 am the morning or my mothers funeral. Very unfortunate, but just glad everyone was safe and sound. Apparently. Some guests were smoking in their room. The walls are paper thin. The parking garage does not accommodate large/tall vehicles and vehicles with car too storage. Hotel is located to everywhere you want to be…food and convenience store and famous all within walking distance.
10. Hampton Inn Athens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 681 reviews
The Hampton Inn Athens hotel in Georgia is located at 2220 West Broad Street and the corner of Hawthorne Avenue. The Hampton Inn Athens hotel is located 2 miles from downtown Athens and the University of Georgia, ''Home of the Dawgs''. Enjoy Georgia hospitality at our restaurants and shopping malls are nearby. The Hampton Inn Athens hotel in Georgia has amenities that include complimentary hot breakfast bar, iron and ironing board, local calls, Satellite TV, high-speed wireless internet and hair dryers in all rooms. The Hampton Inn hotel offers connecting rooms, cribs, and outdoor pool. The hotel also offers laundry/valet service is available for a nominal fee. We love having you here at the Hampton Inn Athens hotel in Georgia.
Badly in Need of an Update - and Better Management
Reviewed By Florida2252Front desk person was bored at check in; room was not too clean. Bathroom fixtures didn't work very well, toilet flusher was awful, tub barely drained. Breakfast was the worst we have ever had at a Hampton Inn!!! Eggs and biscuits were cold, no butter (they did put out a tub for everyone to use - YUCK!), coffee was lukewarm, and then they ran out. Homeless person in the elevator and one slumped in a chair in the breakfast area that the police had to escort out. Meanwhile, staff was acting like this was normal. And it wasn't cheap!!!
