West Athens
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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.
Athens Institute for Contemporary Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Athens Institute for Contemporary Art during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Top hotels in West Athens
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Breakfast hours were super short.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Athens
The AC was excellent in this room 115
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA
The hotel needs some help in the maintenance, cleanliness and food quality standard areas. The room was not very clean. From the window sills to the walls, it had dead insects on the window sills. There was stuff on the walls. (who knows?). The room that we were in as you look out had 4 transforms ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens
VERY run down. No remore for tv. Horrible smell in room. No phone in room. Shelf for clothes coming out of wall. Was told rooms were renovated a few years ago but it looked lije renovations had NEVER been done.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Athens
The staff were friendly. One in particular helped me get back in my room when the something jammed in the door. It was clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
Our stay was pleasant overall. The only challenges were that the entrance to the hotel lobby was not very obvious, and the directions from the parking garage to the rooms could have been clearer. There was also a convention taking place in the lobby, which made it a bit crowded and slightly uncomfortable ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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 Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing.
Five Points
While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Stegeman Coliseum and Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum 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.
