Athens, AL

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Where to stay in Athens

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George S. Houston Historic District

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in George S. Houston Historic District and you might want to plan a stop by Big Spring Park and Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives while you're in the area.

George S. Houston Historic District
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Robert Beaty Historic District

Robert Beaty Historic District is well-liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Big Spring Park and Athens Shopping Center if you have time to explore the area.

Robert Beaty Historic District
Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
2.5 out of 5
1488 Thrasher Blvd, Athens, AL
The price is AED 248 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED 248
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (983 reviews)
"It's quite and there's stores and fast food restaurants in the area"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG
3 out of 5
16074 Athens Limestone Blvd, Athens, AL
Fully refundable
The price is AED 448 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 448
AED 518 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (604 reviews)
"This hotel is clean, in a great location, and the breakfast is good too. Only downfall is that the pool is not heated."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama
2 out of 5
1322 US Highway 72 East, Athens, AL
The price is AED 294 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 294
AED 342 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice stay
"Everything was perfect. Very comfortable and staff was excellent"

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama
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.
Cozy Electric Blue Cargo Cottage - Lot 25
Cozy Electric Blue Cargo Cottage - Lot 25
Athens
Stay at this cottage in Athens. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, air conditioning, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Mallard Creek Beach and Lawrence County Park ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Quick stay
"It was good loved the little store on the premises wanted to try something different for an overnight stay with my partner away from the kids and it was a pleasant surprise"

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Cozy Electric Blue Cargo Cottage - Lot 25
Sunset Landing-  Sunsets, water, peace and tranquility
Sunset Landing- Sunsets, water, peace and tranquility
Athens
Stay at this vacation home in Athens. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mallard Creek Beach and Lawrence County Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
Great place
"Great place to have a relaxing getaway. Was nice being able to sit out on the dock and fish. Loved the ping pong table. Great table to play cards on! Host was easy to communicate with!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Sunset Landing- Sunsets, water, peace and tranquility
Cozy Forest Container Cottage ~ Near Wheeler Lake
Cozy Forest Container Cottage ~ Near Wheeler Lake
Athens
Stay at this apartment in Athens. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mallard Creek Beach and Lawrence County Park are located nearby.
Cozy Forest Container Cottage ~ Near Wheeler Lake
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

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
52
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
108
4 - Good 54%
3 - Okay
37
3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

PatrickServat

A great small town...need a little help with the roads

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I just stopped for the night after a day on the road...so can't really speak to anything about Athens other that the hotel.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

LARGER TAN EXPECTED

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

On another trip got village pizza was good. Downtown seemed cute. Didn't spend much time other than sleepover.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We were only driving thru the state to Florida

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Lots of traffic.