Downtown Athens Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Athens
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Classic Center
You can enjoy a show at Classic Center during your stay in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Our pick of the best Downtown Athens Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
"Clean room. Good breakfast and nice staff. Great location."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Bell Athens by Kasa Living
"It is such a nice elegent place to stay. It was very clean and had plenty of snacks and drinks for you to enjoy in your room and on the property. The loby and terace had snacks as well as soda, seltzer water, and bottled water for you to enjoy. The host provided some local chocolate, a cookie, as ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
"Very nice place"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Dawg Walk Downtown
"Great location and had a good stay"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Downtown Athens Condo, Sanford Stadium Views, 12 Min Walk to Games
"This condo is great. Easy to find and access. Very clean and comfortable. And, I love the UGA and 40 Watt Club furnishings. I will likely book another stay in the future."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
"The room had a somewhat stale and musty odor. Running the air helped. The beds were clean and comfortable, but the bathroom was small. The room was dark, even with all the lights turned on. The mirror over the sink was not well lit for applying makeup. The carpet in our room had a torn place in it ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Athens
Athens Warehouse Historic District
If you're spending time in Athens Warehouse Historic District, you might enjoy its live music and theatres. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Classic Center or The Georgia Theatre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boulevard Historic District
Live music, theatres and bars are some highlights of Boulevard Historic District. You might stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre while you're in the area.
