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

A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a double door, and a small porch area.

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

1. The Rushmore

Five Points, 2.5 km from Classic Center

Michelle

P13,577

P15,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a patterned carpet, and outdoor seating visible through the windows.

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

1.7 km from Classic Center

Alison

P7,778

P9,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a bookshelf, and a decorative wall with text.

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.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

Baxter, 0.6 km from Classic Center

john

P11,217

P13,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

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

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

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, wooden flooring, and a large window.

4. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Baxter, 0.9 km from Classic Center

Sarah

P7,809

P9,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

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

Robert

P8,996

P10,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

6. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

0.4 km from Classic Center

Edwin N

P9,809

P11,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

7. Rivet House

2.4 km from Classic Center

Ryan

P10,402

P12,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, sofas, and round tables.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

0.3 km from Classic Center

Matt

P8,914

P10,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 row of refrigerated beverage dispensers and snack shelves in a hotel lobby.

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

9. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Downtown Athens, < 0.1 km from Classic Center

TAMMIE M

P8,940

P10,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 restaurant with a counter, seating area, and large windows.

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

P5,904

P7,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a desk with a computer and a TV, a mini-fridge, and a door.

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.

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

11. Best Western Athens

1.4 km from Classic Center

Ryan

P6,185

P7,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A white building with columns, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

A grand room with a grand piano, ornate chairs, a red patterned rug, and a vase of flowers.

A grand piano, ornate chairs, a chandelier, and a large mirror in a spacious room with patterned rugs and wooden flooring.

A wooden interior with a glass door leading to a pool area.

12. The Colonels B&B and Inn

8.9 km from Classic Center

Daniel

P17,993

P22,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

9.4 km from Classic Center

Katherine

P9,437

P11,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

Normaltown, 3.4 km from Classic Center

Tara

P8,037

P9,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a red chair.

15. Hampton Inn Athens

West Athens, 3.6 km from Classic Center

Tara

P6,916

P8,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

9.5 km from Classic Center

Dave

P6,054

P7,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

West Athens, 5.4 km from Classic Center

Jason

P6,248

P7,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

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

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

18. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

10.3 km from Classic Center

Roger

P7,435

P9,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

10.4 km from Classic Center

Dominick

P6,319

P7,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson."

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

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

West Athens, 3.8 km from Classic Center

Tracy

P6,200

P7,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Classic Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Rushmore	10.0 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 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 1,003 reviews	View

Top Classic Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great."

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"

Wingate Athens

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice. It was undergoing renovations, so the gym was not open. The breakfast was great. The rooms were nice and big and the staff was friendly."

Rivet House

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Super clean and staff(Lyndsey and Brandon) were great at answering my questions."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is great"

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"The staff was great, and the room was nice- My only complaint was that the Television in the room would not turn on. The front desk gave me new batteries for the remote- but that wasn't the problem. I was too busy to waste time having it addressed."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Other than maxed out parking, the staff were very helpful in offering alternative parking options. Very courteous staff. Always attentive. Very clean and comfortable amenities. Would 1000% recommend to stay here"

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 Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG.

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.

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. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

7. Rivet House

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

9. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

10. Wingate Athens

11. Best Western Athens

12. The Colonels B&B and Inn

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

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

15. Hampton Inn Athens

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North

17. Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

18. Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens South

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

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Top Classic Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

Americas Best Value Inn Athens, GA

Wingate Athens

Rivet House

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

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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