Athens Alabama Hotels & Motels

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The Athens center is about the area of Downtown Athens and the area of Athens State University.

Athens, Alabama, is the city where hospitality and a southern feel meet. Located in North Alabama, it is a colorful and welcoming community, perfect for a weekend getaway or a lifetime of memories. The city is located midway between Nashville and Birmingham. It has something for everyone, with plenty of outdoor activities, good restaurants, and cultural attractions. For a relaxing weekend by the lake or an action-packed adventure, Athens has it all. The city's rich history dates back to 1818, when the first settlers arrived here. Originally called Athenson, it was renamed Athens after the historic Greek city. Today, it is a bustling community, boasting a downtown full of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. If you're a nature lover or a history buff, Athens has something for you. Spend a day on Wheeler Lake, one of the largest lakes in Alabama, and the Tennessee River, or explore the many historical sites. There are plenty of parks and trails to explore, as well as an array of arts and culture venues. The community also hosts Athens State University, a public university that offers a range of degree programs. Athens is also home to several unique attractions, from the Alabama Veteran's Museum and Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo Arena to the Athens-Limestone Public Library and the Southern Gayles Golf Club & Grill. With exciting competitions such as bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping, Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo Arena offers an authentic and action-packed rodeo experience for visitors of all ages, allowing them to immerse themselves in the rich tradition and culture of the American West. Whether you're taking a stroll through historic downtown, visiting the renowned Athens State University, or enjoying a delicious meal at one of many restaurants, Athens has something just for you. With its mild climate and abundance of natural beauty, it is the ideal place to take a break from everyday life. Regardless of what brings you here, you're sure to be enchanted by the local beauty and hospitality. So book a room or suite in one of the cozy local hotels, motels, or inns, and start planning your trip today. More from this guide...

Athens Hotels & Accommodations

Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens I65 in Athens
+1-888-389-4121
21282 Athens Limestone Lane, Athens, AL 35613 +1-888-389-4121
  • Midscale Highway hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From$91
Very Good 4.5 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama in Athens
+1-888-675-2083
1322 Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611 +1-888-675-2083
  • Inexpensive Highway hotel
  • Free breakfast
From$60
Very Good 4.0 /5 Recent Reviews Call BookMore Details
Super 8 by Wyndham Athens : 1325 Highway 72 East
+1-800-716-8490
1325 Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611 +1-800-716-8490
  • Cheap Highway hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$60
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens, an IHG Hotel
+1-800-805-5223
16074 Athens Limestone Blvd., Athens, AL 35611 +1-800-805-5223
  • 3-star Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From$111
Very Good 4.0 /5 Recent Reviews Call BookMore Details
Best Western Athens Inn - Athens
+1-888-965-1860
1329 Us Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611 +1-888-965-1860
  • Low priced Highway property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$60
Very Good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Sleep Inn Athens I-65 : 1115 Audubon Ln
+1-888-788-5576
1115 Audubon Ln, Athens, AL 35611 +1-888-788-5576
  • Three Star Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From$59
Average 3.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Athens / Quality Inn - Athens
+1-888-897-9207
1488 Thrasher Blvd., Athens, AL 35613 +1-888-897-9207
  • Mid-scale Downtown property
From$50
Average 3.0 /5 Recent Reviews Call BookMore Details
Econo Lodge in Athens
+1-888-311-4278
1500 Us Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611 +1-888-311-4278
  • Two-star hotel
  • Check in time: 11:00
From$60
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Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
+1-888-469-4795
1488 Thrasher Blvd., Athens, AL 35611 +1-888-469-4795
  • Low priced Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$46
Average 3.0 /5 Review Score Call BookMore Details
Hampton Inn & Suites Athens I 65 (Huntsville Area) in Athens
+1-888-734-9421
1222 Kelli Dr., Athens, AL 35613 +1-888-734-9421
  • Midscale Highway property
  • Hotel has 88 rooms
From$89
Very Good 4.0 /5 Recent Reviews Call BookMore Details
Travel Inn
+1-888-841-5292
1218 Kelli Dr., Athens, AL 35613 +1-888-841-5292
  • Economical Highway property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$40
Very Good 4.0 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront - Decatur
+1-888-455-5160
1101 6th Ave. Ne, Decatur, AL 35601 +1-888-455-5160 ~13.28 miles south of Athens
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • 26 suites in property
From$89
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River City Hotel
+1-888-965-8297
810 6th Ave. Ne, Decatur, AL 35601 +1-888-965-8297 ~13.44 miles south of Athens
  • Economical Downtown hotel
  • Check-in time: 01:00
From$39
Average 3.0 /5 Review Score Call BookMore Details
The Magnolia Room : 216 Moulton St. East
+1-888-906-6358
216 Moulton St. East, DECATUR, AL 35601 +1-888-906-6358 ~13.74 miles south of Athens
  • Two-star property
From$60
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Studio 9 Inn & Suites
+1-888-749-6785
440 Johnston St. Se, Decatur, AL 35601 +1-888-749-6785 ~13.83 miles south of Athens
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • Hotel has 5 floors
From$29
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison : 105 Westchester Dr.
+1-888-878-9982
105 Westchester Dr., Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-878-9982 ~14.90 miles southeast of Athens
  • Three Star Airport property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$75
Very Good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, AL in Madison
+1-888-389-4485
101 Westchester Dr., Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-389-4485 ~14.92 miles southeast of Athens
  • Mid-scale Airport hotel
  • Airport shuttle available
From$90
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Holiday Inn Express Huntsville West - Huntsville
+1-888-389-4121
2600 Old Fairway Rd., Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-888-389-4121 ~15.01 miles east of Athens
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Hotel has a green policy Read more
From$87
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Decatur in Decatur
+1-888-675-2083
2407 Beltline Rd., Decatur, AL 35601 +1-888-675-2083 ~15.01 miles south of Athens
  • 2 star hotel
  • 83 rooms in property
From$83
Very Good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport - Madison
+1-800-716-8490
9225 Madison Blvd., Madison, AL 35758 +1-800-716-8490 ~15.01 miles southeast of Athens
  • Mid-scale Airport property
  • 18 suites in hotel
From$69
Very Good 4.0 /5 Hotel Reviews Call BookMore Details
Quality Inn Madison Huntsville Decatur Hwy
+1-800-805-5223
102 Arlington Dr., Madison, AL 35758 +1-800-805-5223 ~15.05 miles southeast of Athens
  • 3-star Airport hotel
  • Check in: 11:00
From$80
Poor 2.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Courtyard by Marriott in Decatur Al - Decatur
+1-888-965-1860
1209 Courtyard Circle, Decatur, AL 35603 +1-888-965-1860 ~15.10 miles south of Athens
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • 4 suites in hotel
From$60
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Best Western Plus Madison-Huntsville Hotel in Madison
+1-888-788-5576
9035 Madison Blvd., Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-788-5576 ~15.14 miles southeast of Athens
  • 3 star Airport property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$66
Very Good 4.5 /5 Recent Reviews Call BookMore Details
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville Airport in Madison
+1-888-897-9207
8956 Madison Blvd., Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-897-9207 ~15.19 miles southeast of Athens
  • 3-star Airport hotel
  • Airport shuttle provided
From$80
Very Good 4.0 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Residence Inn by Marriott Decatur in Decatur
+1-888-311-4278
2754 North Decatur Rd., Decatur, AL 35603 +1-888-311-4278 ~15.22 miles south of Athens
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$96
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Best Western River City Hotel in Decatur
+1-888-469-4795
1305 Front Ave. Sw, Decatur, AL 35603 +1-888-469-4795 ~15.24 miles south of Athens
  • 3-star Highway hotel
  • Has environment-friendly policy Read more
From$78
Very Good 4.0 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Sleep Inn & Suites : 2226 Beltline Rd. Sw
+1-888-734-9421
2226 Beltline Rd. Sw, Decatur, AL 35601 +1-888-734-9421 ~15.30 miles south of Athens
  • Low-priced Suburban hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$60
Very Good 4.0 /5 Review Score Call BookMore Details
Clarion Pointe Madison Huntsville
+1-888-841-5292
122 Cleghorn Blvd., Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-841-5292 ~15.34 miles southeast of Athens
  • Economy Airport property
  • 3 floors in property
From$60
Average 3.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Huntsville - Madison : 8781 Madison Blvd.
+1-888-455-5160
8781 Madison Blvd., Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-455-5160 ~15.43 miles southeast of Athens
  • Low priced Airport property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$49
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Madison Inn & Suites
+1-888-965-8297
8716 Madison Blvd., Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-965-8297 ~15.45 miles southeast of Athens
  • Low priced Airport hotel
  • Check in: 2:00 pm
Four Points by Sheraton Huntsville Airport - Huntsville
+1-888-906-6358
1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35824 +1-888-906-6358 ~15.48 miles southeast of Athens
  • Three Star Airport hotel
  • Check in time: 02:00pm
From$80
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Madison Huntsville Airport
+1-888-749-6785
135 Graphics Dr., Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-749-6785 ~15.48 miles southeast of Athens
  • Three Star hotel
  • 4 floors in property
From$90
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Woodspring Suites Huntsville / Madison in Madison
+1-888-878-9982
120 Brazelton Circle, Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-878-9982 ~15.64 miles southeast of Athens
  • Economy Suburban hotel
Hampton Inn Decatur in Decatur
+1-888-389-4485
2041 Beltline Rd. Sw, Decatur, AL 35601 +1-888-389-4485 ~15.74 miles south of Athens
  • Affordable Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$80
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InTown Suites Extended Stay Decatur AL : 2125 Jameson Dr. Sw
+1-888-389-4121
2125 Jameson Dr. Sw, Decatur, AL 35603 +1-888-389-4121 ~15.78 miles south of Athens
  • 2 star hotel
  • 69 rooms in hotel
From$47
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Quality Inn Decatur River City in Decatur
+1-888-675-2083
2120 Jameson Pl Sw, Decatur, AL 35603 Website +1-888-675-2083 ~15.82 miles south of Athens
  • Low priced Highway property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$50
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Decatur Inn & Suites
+1-800-716-8490
2212 Danville Rd. Sw, Decatur, AL 35601 +1-800-716-8490 ~16.11 miles south of Athens
  • Cheap Suburban hotel
  • Check-in: 3pm
From$53
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Huntsvillevillage of Providence
+1-800-805-5223
15 Town Center Dr., Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-800-805-5223 ~16.12 miles east of Athens
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$80
Very Good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
SpringHill Suites Huntsville West/Research Park - Huntsville
+1-888-965-1860
320 Providence Main St., Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-888-965-1860 ~16.20 miles east of Athens
  • Mid-scale property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$90
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Hampton Inn Huntsville/Village of Providence in Huntsville
+1-888-788-5576
328 Providence Main St., Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-888-788-5576 ~16.26 miles east of Athens
  • Mid-scale property
  • Check in time: 15:00
From$80
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Stayapt Suites Huntsville - Huntsville
+1-888-897-9207
210 West Park Loop Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-888-897-9207 ~16.70 miles east of Athens
  • 3 star hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$80
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Econo Lodge - Decatur
+1-888-311-4278
1317 Point Mallard Pkwy., Decatur, AL 35601 +1-888-311-4278 ~16.73 miles south of Athens
  • Cheap Rural hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
Towneplace Suites by Marriott Huntsville in Huntsville
+1-888-469-4795
1125 Mcmurtrie Dr., Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-888-469-4795 ~16.79 miles east of Athens
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See policy
From$76
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville - Huntsville
+1-888-734-9421
1145 Mcmurtrie Dr. Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-888-734-9421 ~16.79 miles east of Athens
  • Economy Downtown property
  • 44 rooms in property
From$50
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Decatur in Decatur
+1-888-841-5292
918 Beltline Rd. Sw, Decatur, AL 35601 +1-888-841-5292 ~16.83 miles south of Athens
  • 3 star Resort property
  • 2 floors in property
From$50
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Motel 6 Huntsville Madison : 8995 Madison Blvd.
+1-888-455-5160
8995 Madison Blvd., Madison, AL 35758 +1-888-455-5160 ~16.85 miles east of Athens
  • 2-star property
  • 90 rooms in property
From$60
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Comfort Suites Huntsville Research Park Area : 6224 Torok Circle
+1-888-965-8297
6224 Torok Circle, Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-888-965-8297 ~17.00 miles east of Athens
  • Three Star hotel
  • Airport shuttle provided
From$80
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Quality Inn & Suites Huntsville Research Park Area
+1-888-906-6358
6200 Torok Circle, Huntsville, AL 35611 +1-888-906-6358 ~17.07 miles east of Athens
  • Cheap Suburban hotel
  • 6 suites in property
From$65
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Huntsville
+1-888-749-6785
1385 Enterprise Way, Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-888-749-6785 ~17.15 miles east of Athens
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$80
Very Good 4.0 /5 Recent Reviews Call BookMore Details
Residence Inn by Marriott Huntsville in Huntsville
+1-888-878-9982
6305 Residence Inn Rd., Huntsville, AL 35806 +1-888-878-9982 ~17.57 miles east of Athens
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • Hotel has 78 rooms
From$94
Very Good 4.0 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details

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Athens, AL, is a fantastic place to visit and stay at. There are many discounted accommodations available to those who are searching for a fantastic place to rest their head. From budget hotels to luxury resorts, there is something for everyone. Accommodations in the area offer discounts for long-term stays, special events, government and military personnel, and more. Many lodgings in the vicinity offer discounted rates for groups, seniors, or AAA members. Additionally, many hotels provide discounts and seasonal promotions such as winter discounts or summer getaways. Many of the hotels in the area also offer discounts for booking online or through their loyalty programs. Whether you are planning an extended stay or a weekend getaway, Athens, AL, is a terrific location to find great hotel deals.

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Athens, Alabama, is a picturesque city with breathtaking views of its scenic landscapes and skylines. It is an incredible and diverse city that offers something for everyone. For beautiful nature, culture, shopping, or entertainment, the area has it all! The natural beauty can be seen in its rolling hills and lush forests, as well as its rivers, creeks, and streams. Athens is home to several parks and other attractions that provide wonderful opportunities for nature recreation. Visitors can enjoy a variety of things to do, such as hiking, biking, fishing, and camping, at the nearby Big Spring International Park or Richard Martin Trail. The area is known for its culture and unique architecture. For an educational day out, you can check out the Alabama Veteran's Museum or Cook Museum of Natural Science. Visitors can explore the downtown area, which is filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The city offers a variety of dining options, ranging from casual eateries to upscale restaurants. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of entertainment venues, including cinemas, bars, and live music venues. Athens is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway or a longer trip. With its stunning natural beauty and culture, it has something for everyone. So come and explore the beauty and charm of Athens, Alabama.

Recent traveler reviews of Athens, AL

Below are reviews of the city of Athens, AL from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Nice Area"
Score 4.0 / 5

Nice area.

Brent D., from 19-Mar-2024
"Close to Buc-ees!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Close to Buc-ees!

Jill B., from 06-Dec-2023
"Quaint town with plenty of eateries!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Quaint town with plenty of eateries!

Joseph D., from 14-Nov-2023
"Great Location!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Plenty of places to eat and gas stations close.

Peggy C., from 31-Aug-2023
"White’s Hardware Store downtown Athens."
Score 4.0 / 5

White's Hardware Store downtown Athens.

Dan D., from 08-Aug-2023
"Convenient to food and shops."
Score 5.0 / 5

Convenient to food and shops.

Mark S., from 17-Jul-2023
"Friendly, helpful, very clean."
Score 4.0 / 5

Friendly, helpful, very clean. Nice

Mickey C., from 06-May-2023
"Close to the Courthouse"
Score 5.0 / 5

Close to the courthouse.

Mark K., from 13-Mar-2023
"Cracker Barrel Next to Hotel"
Score 5.0 / 5

Cracker Barrel next door to hotel.

Kay N., from 03-Jan-2023
"Athens was wonderful. Great restaurants. Nice area."
Score 5.0 / 5

Athens was wonderful. Great restaurants. Nice area.

William P., from 15-May-2022
"Convenient location."
Score 5.0 / 5

Convenient to interstate travel and many local businesses.

Grant M., from 25-Dec-2021
"Nice area."
Score 5.0 / 5

Food places is convenient and nice area.

James M., from 15-Dec-2021
"Quiet so nice"
Score 4.0 / 5

Nice and quiet city

Charturah S., from 01-Dec-2019
"Great thing to do"
Score 5.0 / 5

great golf course and restaurants.

Jerry H., from 30-Oct-2019
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