The Best Hotels Closest to Classic Center in Athens for 2026

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A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a wooden side table with a vase, a chair, and a mirror.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a fireplace, and decorative items on shelves.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There are large windows with black roller shades, a potted plant, and a bookshelf.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window, and artwork.

1. The Rushmore

Five Points, 2.5 km from Classic Center

"It's a very well maintained property, very clean and neat. Amenities (breakfast, snacks, soda, water, beer, wine) are great and staff extremely nice (and available). Room (Ivey) was just what we needed, retro decoration, nice bed, large bathroom. Location is great (S. Milledge). Close to University (walkable), can walk to several restaurants and close to sororities/fraternities, but not within hearing distance. Would highly recommend for an upper scale visit to Athens or UGA"

Christopher

AED 820

AED 962 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor area with large planters, trees, and a pathway.

A modern building with large glass windows and a flat roof.

An auditorium with tiered seating, a central stage, and a large screen displaying 'THE GEORGIA CENTER'.

A hotel registration area with a reception desk, seating area, and a carpeted floor.

2. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

1.7 km from Classic Center

Stephanie

AED 479

AED 570 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern dining area with hexagonal pendant lights, a large window with a view, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is Springhill Suites Marriott.

A modern living room with a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are large windows with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a floor lamp.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, red chairs, and tables, surrounded by brick walls and a modern building in the background.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

Baxter, 0.6 km from Classic Center

john

AED 659

AED 777 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A buffet area with multiple serving stations, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

4. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Baxter, 0.9 km from Classic Center

Kimberly

AED 422

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area with a view of the city skyline.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a modern entrance.

A modern lobby with a sofa area, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

5. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Downtown Athens, 0.1 km from Classic Center

Christine

AED 529

AED 627 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A brick building with a sign reading "Rivet House." There are steps leading to the entrance, and string lights are visible.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A cozy dining area with two round tables, each with plates of pastries, cups, and a vase with flowers.

6. Rivet House

2.4 km from Classic Center

Ryan

AED 612

AED 722 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large window, a TV, a desk, and two beds.

A table set with gold bead accents, clear glassware, and a 'Table One' sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of trees.

7. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

0.4 km from Classic Center

Edwin N

AED 511

AED 606 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a bar, seating, and a TV screen.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a buffet setup.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter and multiple stools.

A reception area with a stone wall, a red counter, and a seating area with red chairs.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

0.3 km from Classic Center

Anna

AED 528

AED 625 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, red bar stools, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, a fire pit, and string lights.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with curtains, and a patterned floor.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Downtown Athens, < 0.1 km from Classic Center

TAMMIE M

AED 526

AED 623 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a grill, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a trash bin.

10. Wingate Athens

North Athens, 1.6 km from Classic Center

William

AED 350

AED 421 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent 'BW Best Western' sign, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a coat check, and a sign indicating check-in times.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, round coffee table, and patterned rug. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a large lamp in the center.

11. Best Western Athens

1.4 km from Classic Center

Ryan

AED 364

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, a bar area, and a seating arrangement.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, a white counter, and multiple seating arrangements.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent red facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A reception area with a vending machine, a bulletin board, and a decorative wall piece.

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

Normaltown, 3.4 km from Classic Center

Kristina

AED 485

AED 576 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are dining tables and chairs in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and tables, and a wooden partition with a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by a brick building with large windows and a green fence.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign for SpringHill Suites Marriott, and a brick facade.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

9.4 km from Classic Center

Katherine

AED 555

AED 651 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern cafe with a central bar, seating area, and a chalkboard menu.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

A hotel room with a large window, a round mirror, a desk with a lamp, and a red chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

14. Hampton Inn Athens

West Athens, 3.6 km from Classic Center

Sue

AED 446

AED 532 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A breakfast area with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a tiled ceiling.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned floor.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

9.5 km from Classic Center

Stacey

AED 368

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating with cushioned chairs, and a visible exit sign.

A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, a sign indicating 'Quality by Choice', and a statue of a lion.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, a clock, and a window with blinds.

A gym with multiple dumbbells arranged on racks, a treadmill, and a stationary bike.

16. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

West Athens, 5.4 km from Classic Center

Jason

AED 367

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

A lobby with two sofas and three ottomans, a reception desk, and a bulletin board.

A hotel room with a dining area, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a chair.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small round table, and a flat-screen TV.

17. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

10.3 km from Classic Center

Roger

AED 441

AED 547 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a pool area.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a sign that reads "Morning Medley."

A lobby with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a yellow armchair, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and artwork on the wall.

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

10.4 km from Classic Center

kevin

AED 293

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a high ceiling with skylights.

An indoor swimming pool with a diving board, tiled walls, and a seating area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central chandelier, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, multiple balconies, a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

West Athens, 3.8 km from Classic Center

Vincent R Morton

AED 385

AED 461 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a television, and a door.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two patterned armchairs, and a glass partition.

A restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a television, and a view of the outside.

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens

West Athens, 4.5 km from Classic Center

Craig

AED 312

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Classic Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Rushmore	10.0 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area	9.6 Exceptional 609 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Classic Center

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Downtown Athens

AED 529

AED 627 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

Athens

AED 511

AED 606 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Baxter

AED 422

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Athens

AED 479

AED 570 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Downtown Athens

AED 526

AED 623 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

Athens

AED 528

AED 625 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

Baxter

AED 659

AED 777 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Best Western Athens

Athens

AED 364

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Top Classic Center Hotel Reviews

Iconic Downtown Condo I Stadium View I Walk to UGA, Sanford & Classic Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. We enjoyed our stay."

Rivet House

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely love staying at The Rivet house. The decor is outstanding and the hotel smells so fresh. The staff is always extremely friendly and helpful. We did try to get coffee early but unfortunately it was not available until after 7am."

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I’ll definitely be going back"

Best Western Athens

8/10 Good

"Parking was easy, clerk was friendly and quickly got us checked in with no problems"

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and cute decor."

Americas Best Value Inn Athens, GA

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed our stay. Great location at a decent price"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is great"

The Executive Loft - Walk to Sanford Stadium!

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, has everything you need"

Bulldog Borough in Downtown Athens

8/10 Good

"The only issue with our stay was the wifi. It was SUPER spotty and made it very difficult to work or watch tv. Other than that, the property was great. The kitchen was very well stocked. The beds were comfortable and each room having its own bathroom was really nice. Seating for two was a little problematic but not a big deal overall."

Other attractions near Classic Center

The Georgia Theatre

9.0/10 (297 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at The Georgia Theatre on your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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The Lyndon House Arts Center with a brick facade and a large arched entrance.

Ware-Lyndon House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ware-Lyndon House during your travels in Athens. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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Athens Welcome Center

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

After visiting Athens Welcome Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Athens. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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North Oconee River Park

After visiting North Oconee River Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Athens. Experience the area's live music or attend a football game.

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Morton Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Morton Theater during your trip to Athens.

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40 Watt Club

8.6/10 (149 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at 40 Watt Club during your stay in Athens. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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Dudley Park

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

Dudley Park is just one of the places to see in Athens, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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Hillside Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Hillside Park, a lovely green space in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Classic Center?

Classic Center is located in an area of Athens known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 122 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Classic Center?

Adjacent to Classic Center, Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area and Best Western Athens.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Classic Center?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Classic Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Classic Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Classic Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Classic Center?

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What can I see and do near Classic Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Ware-Lyndon House, Taylor-Grady House, or Georgia Museum of Art. Explore landmarks like The Georgia Theatre, Sanford Stadium, and T.R.R. Cobb House. You can enjoy live performances at 40 Watt Club and Morton Theater.

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Our top choices for Classic Center hotels

1. The Rushmore

2. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

4. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

5. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

6. Rivet House

7. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

9. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

10. Wingate Athens

11. Best Western Athens

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

14. Hampton Inn Athens

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

16. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

17. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens

Compare popular hotels close to Classic Center

Hotels recommended for families near Classic Center

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

Best Western Athens

Top Classic Center Hotel Reviews

Iconic Downtown Condo I Stadium View I Walk to UGA, Sanford & Classic Center

Rivet House

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Best Western Athens

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

Americas Best Value Inn Athens, GA

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

The Executive Loft - Walk to Sanford Stadium!

Bulldog Borough in Downtown Athens

Other attractions near Classic Center

The Georgia Theatre

Ware-Lyndon House

Athens Welcome Center

North Oconee River Park

Morton Theater

40 Watt Club

Dudley Park

Hillside Park

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