West Athens, GA
Athens
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Popular places to visit
University of Georgia
Considered one of the cradles of higher education in the U.S., this university is home to historic and majestic buildings and a great range of student societies.
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 enjoy a show at The Georgia Theatre on your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savor 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.
Sanford Stadium
Catch an event at Sanford Stadium during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music or attend a football game.
Classic Center
You can make plans for a show at Classic Center on your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
West Athens Hotel Deals
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Breakfast was minimal (coffee, juice, waffles, microwave sausage biscuits, yogurt, banana). Room was clean but needs to be updated, bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Athens
TV didn't work they say they didn't have cable . There was no hot water to get a shower
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens
2 very comfortable beds and powerful shower. Nice and quiet for a great nights sleep. Staff werf friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA
Room was okay, could use some freshening up. We could hear our neighbor talking through the walls. Parking was not good. Our second night the parking lot was full and we had issues with parking. The elevator also had issues the second night. It wouldn’t open on the first floor, which meant we had ...
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Hampton Inn Athens
Everything was great! We especially love the location of the hotel. Less than 2 miles from the campus, and it had some good restaurants and shopping convenient to our location.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Nomehaus Shipping Container Studio in Athens, GA Unique Private Artsy Modern UGA
Clean, quiet and a perfect place for a weekend getaway.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Other neighborhoods around West Athens
Normaltown
While Normaltown isn't home to many top sights, Seney-Stovall Chapel and 40 Watt Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 there might not be top attractions in Five Points, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stegeman Coliseum and Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum.
Cobbham Historic District
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cobbham Historic District boasts Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Late Victorian architectural styles. Explore Fire Station #2, James A. Sledge House, and Seney-Stovall Chapel while in Athens, Georgia.
Dearing Street Historic District
Live music and theaters are notable features of Dearing Street Historic District. You might consider a stop by Tree That Owns Itself while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Reese Street Historic District
Uncover some of the top draws of Reese Street Historic District like its live music and theaters. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre.
