Downtown Athens, Georgia
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Hotels
Comfort Suites Downtown
255 North Avenue
Athens, Georgia
Holiday Inn Athens-University Area
197 East Broad Street
Athens, Georgia
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
166 North Finley Street
Athens, Georgia
Days Inn Athens
230 N Finley St
Athens, Georgia
BEST WESTERN ATHENS
170 North Milledge Avenue
Athens, Georgia
Hotel Indigo Athens University Area
500 College Avenue
Athens, Georgia
BUDGET HOST ATHENS
3425 Atlanta Highway
Athens, Georgia
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Athens
1050 Ultimate Dr
Athens, Georgia
Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown
390 E Washington Street
Athens, Georgia
Hampton Inn Athens
2220 W Broad Street
Athens, Georgia
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA CONFERENC
1197 S. Lumpkin St.
Athens, Georgia
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens
3500 Daniells Bridge Rd
Athens, Georgia
Foundry Park Inn & Spa
295 E Dougherty St
Athens, Georgia
Howard Johnson Inn Athens
2465 W Broad St
Athens, Georgia
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Athens, GA
236 Old Epps Bridge Road
Athens, Georgia
Holiday Inn Express Athens
513 W Broad St
Athens, Georgia
Athens Travelodge
898 West Broad Street
Athens, Georgia
Hotel Tips
Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.
Avoid booking poolside for kids playing during the day and gatherings at night. Sound bounces off of the water and voices carry so ask for a room away from the pool either on the opposite side of the hotel or in higher floors.
Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.
Things To Do
Athens can warm you up on a cloudy day or simply offer your daily perk by visiting your local coffee shop. Quality, purity and punch are targeted with coffee beans curated globally and locally roasted while being served fresh as it is made right in front of you. Order up!
Athens hosts several events per year for your listening enjoyment but visit your piano shop to learn how to play and possibly purchase your grand, upright or digital piano. Don't forget the specialty work involved such as tuning and moving which are performed by skilled technicians.
Athens visitors are always welcome and you will receive exceptional service from local merchant-owners as opposed to staff at the big box retailers. We take the extra time to make sure that you how to make best use of your purchase and that you get exactly what you need.
Why Do You Love Downtown?
Sandy saltzer
Great shopping
Manuel Del Jesus RamosVasconcelos
Nice Beat
Kimberly Carter
Becuz it's fun
Megan H.
I love being able to browse a variety of my favorite restaurants and bars, all within easy walking distance of convenient parking. Enjoying local fare and live music downtown after a grilling day at the office makes every day feel like the weekend.
Kim Knox
All the quaint shops, I like to support small business.
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