What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Athens?

A motel is an excellent option if you're gearing up to tour around Athens. These escapes are typically located near highways and airports, offer on-site parking and have basic services and amenities. Spend your break at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider range of rooms and welcome amenities like a gym, lobby and meeting rooms, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Athens?

Stay on budget at one of our 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Athens. Jump out of bed and grab a juice or coffee at Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown , which comes with designer toiletries and premium bedding. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area is another property that provides your morning drinks and food without an extra fee.

Do any 3-star hotels in Athens have a pool?

Take a swim in between sightseeing at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West or The University of Georgia Centre for Continuing Education & Hotel . They're popular 3-star accommodation that come with a pool in Athens. The summer months of June, July and August are a superb time to book a hotel with a pool in this city. If you arrive in the warmest month of July, you'll experience average temperatures of 21ºC at night to 33ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Athens have an on-site restaurant?

Book a room in one of Expedia's Athens escapes with an on-site restaurant and you won't have to venture far from your room when your tummy rumbles. Georgia Gameday Centre and Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown are two 3-star stays with this convenient perk on the menu. The first also comes with amenities like a furnished balcony and a terrace, while the second includes a garden and free internet services.

Do any 3-star hotels in Athens have WiFi?

Yes, certainly. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown are two of Expedia's 3-star hotels in Athens with WiFi. Lock in one of these stays to easily access weather updates, travel recommendations and tourist information. Remember, this useful amenity may be free or require an additional payment.

What 3-star hotels in Athens have parking?

Two of our favourites are Georgia Gameday Centre and Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown . Both these 3-star properties in Athens offer parking, making it simple for you to grab the keys and explore. Eager for some sightseeing away from the city? Get behind the wheel and drive. Centennial Olympic Park and Georgia Aquarium are two popular day trip destinations from central Athens.

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

Athens

Leslie

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a view through the glass doors.

2. Spark by Hilton Commerce, GA

Commerce

Paula

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

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

3. Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Downtown Athens

Wenter

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A spacious living area with wooden flooring, a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee station.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

Hoschton

Scott

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

5. Wingate Athens

North Athens

Marcie

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

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

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

Athens

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

Braselton

Jamie

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a view of the cityscape.

8. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

Athens

Kathleen

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

Athens

Katherine

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

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

Normaltown

Kristina

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

Downtown Athens

TAMMIE M

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a wooden partition.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Braselton West by IHG

Hoschton

Luke

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Commerce

Commerce

Anastasia

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

A rooftop terrace with a flat-screen TV, a fire feature, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

14. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

Downtown Athens

Vica

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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15. The Rushmore

Five Points

Jeffrey

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15 Dec - 16 Dec

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16. Sparrow Grove Manor

Monroe

Marguerite

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15 Dec - 16 Dec

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17. The Colonels B&B and Inn

Athens

Daniel

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15 Nov - 16 Nov

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There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Athens, Georgia, United States of America are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Athens, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star hotel in Athens for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Athens near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your travelling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

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Georgia Gameday Centre, around 0.48 kilometres southwest of downtown Athens, is an Expedia customer favourite. Individually decorated rooms and a furnished balcony are among its conveniences. Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown is another 3-star hotel recommended by travellers. It features a garden and front desk services, and is about 0.48 kilometres northeast of the centre.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Athens?

Relaxation comes easy in 3-star hotels in Athens. Besides a cosy environment, these more cost-effective stays include a range of welcome amenities like WiFi, coffee and tea maker and fitness equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a classier experience with enhanced features such as a spa, indoor or outdoor pool and spacious rooms. No matter your desired hotel style or what you want to spend, Expedia has what you're searching for.

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5. Wingate Athens

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

8. Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Braselton West by IHG

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Commerce

14. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

15. The Rushmore

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17. The Colonels B&B and Inn

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6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

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9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Braselton West by IHG

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Commerce

14. The Bell Athens by Kasa Living

15. The Rushmore

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