Athens, TX

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Athens, Texas
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Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1814 Highway 31 E US Athens TX
The price is $87 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$87 total
per night
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (903 reviews)
Nice pekple

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1119 E Tyler St Athens TX
The price is $98 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$98 total
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (29 reviews)
Staff was great

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG
Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX

Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX

2 out of 5
205 Dallas Hwy 175 Athens TX
The price is $70 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$70 total
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Stay at this motel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (201 reviews)
Easy to find, okay for the price and a single night. Interior was clean, nice bath towels but other interior linings could be updated.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins Piney Woods, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Piney Woods, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
9595 County Rd 4357 Larue TX
Stay at this cabin in Larue. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attraction New York - Texas Zipline Adventure is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Immaculate vibes

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Postcard Cabins Piney Woods, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
WATERFRONT, sun rises, gated yard, spacious porch, 1 story - Serenity!

WATERFRONT, sun rises, gated yard, spacious porch, 1 story - Serenity!

Tool TX
Stay at this vacation home in Kemp. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cedar Creek Reservoir and Tom Finley Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)
It’s a lovely property and home. It was well furnished and very welcoming. The host was very responsive.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

WATERFRONT, sun rises, gated yard, spacious porch, 1 story - Serenity!
2 bedroom 2 bath Waterfront Lake Palestine Home, Boathouse, and Firepit

2 bedroom 2 bath Waterfront Lake Palestine Home, Boathouse, and Firepit

Frankston TX
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Frankston. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Palestine and Waterpark ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
The hot water was plenty. The lake view was fabulous. Furniture was so comfortable for my mother. We enjoyed it so much thank youPerfect place for our little getaway from my momCaught some fish too that was fun with chicken

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

2 bedroom 2 bath Waterfront Lake Palestine Home, Boathouse, and Firepit
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Athens

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
30
4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Very friendly people. The infrastructure continues to decay.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Unique old town flavor

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Went for the Christmas lights and the kids loved them

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

What really stood out was they listen. No matter what I needed from conditioner to my best friend passing away. Thank y'all very much

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Attended a concert at the Texan..it was amazing..great Venue and great staff..done some antique shopping and had lunch at the Brew House . Everyone was so nice..

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Not a lot open on Monday

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