The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Athens

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Athens

Visiting Athens, Georgia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Athens, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Athens based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Athens for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Athens before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Athens for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Athens for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 500 College Avenue, Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area By IHG has great rooms from $150 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Athens

A great place to stay is Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown which has nice rooms starting at $176. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 390 East Washington Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hyatt Place Athens Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Hyatt Place Athens Downtown to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $150. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 412 North Thomas Street. You'll also find laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Athens
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $153, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area, at 175 Old Epps Bridge Road provides a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.9 miles from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Saltwater pool


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, a bar, parking, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $153 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 220 South Hull Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Rivet House

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Athens

The great guest rating of Rivet House is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a bar, parking, a spa, and air-conditioning. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $170, and it's located at 355 Oneta Street. We also love the a 24-hour desk and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West because it has great rooms that start at $141. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3500 Daniells Bridge Road. Only 5.7 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area By IHG offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, hiking, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $119 (before taxes). It's located at 513 West Broad Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, horse riding, laundry facilities, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Athens?

Athens Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$152

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Athens, Georgia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Athens, Georgia based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $152. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Athens.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $170
  • 3-star hotels: $154
  • 2-star hotels: $142


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