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If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Athens, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from over 444 hotels and other lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

At many motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Beginning in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.

These are some of our customers’ top motels in the larger area. Americas Best Value Inn Athens, GA: Stay within a 5-minute drive of University of Georgia and Sanford Stadium. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Norcross, GA - Atlanta Northeast: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central Athens is 47.5 mi (76.4 km) away. Studio 6 Duluth, GA - Atlanta - Gwinnett Place: Enjoy access to the free parking and laundry facilities, as well as room amenities like a kitchenette. Located 42.9 mi (69.1 km) from the heart of Athens. Horizon Inn & Suites: Central Athens is 47.9 mi (77 km) away. A seasonal outdoor pool and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a soaking tub. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA: 33.1 mi (53.2 km) from the heart of Athens. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Expedia has 7 affordable motels in Athens.

As you explore the area, you can check out the college campus and take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants. People who’ve visited Athens have good things to say about its shops, live music, and theater scene. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: North Oconee River Park, Sandy Creek Park, and Parkview Recreation Center. Some historical places you might want to see include The Georgia Theatre, Sanford Stadium, and Ware-Lyndon House. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Classic Center, 40 Watt Club, and Georgia Museum of Art.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Athens to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 48°F. Average annual precipitation for Athens is 57 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Athens to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree), which is located 53.4 mi (85.9 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.