In a pitch-perfect downtown location that’s convenient to restaurants, clubs and the University, the Hotel Indigo® Athens Downtown University Area hotel is truly an inspiring alternative to your typical stay. Our thriving downtown neighborhood resonates with local color and sound, as does our hotel, offering everything from farm-to-table cuisine at Madison Bar and Bistro to our own art gallery featuring works by local artists. Relax in our courtyard with a distinctive cocktail from the bar, or reserve our Rialto Room for a private gathering or event. Our green hotel is LEED Gold Certified, and we’re pet-friendly, with special amenities for your furry friends.
Treadmill, Elliptical, Free Weights, Stair Stepper, Stationary Bike. Yoga Mat/Ball. All available on lobby level with 24 hours access
On-Site Fitness Center Available
You'll love the distinct Southern charm of our recently renovated Hotel Indigo Athens. Inspired by local farmsteads and committed to sustainability, Hotel Indigo Athens proudly boasts itself as the area's torchbearer for environmentally-friendly design and LEED Gold certification. We've flung the barn doors wide open, letting the vibrant art and music scene of the Classic City reverberate off the walls of our Art Gallery and Rialto Club (Athens premiere event space). Whether you spend your time dining on local treats in our Madison Bar & Bistro, sipping delicious locally-brewed Jittery Joe's coffee in your room, or enjoying a bike ride around the Downtown and University of Georgia neighborhoods on our complimentary bicycles, Hotel Indigo Athens is the place to stay to truly experience all things Athens.
The University of Georgia, colloquially known as UGA or Georgia, is a public flagship research university in Athens, Georgia. Founded in 1785, it is one of the oldest public universities in the United States.
The Georgia Museum of Art is an art museum in Athens, Georgia, United States associated with the University of Georgia. The museum is both an academic museum and, since 1982, the official art museum of the state of Georgia. The permanent collection consists of American paintings, primarily 19th- and 20th-century; American, European and Asian works on paper; the Samuel H. Kress Study Collection of Italian Renaissance paintings; and growing collections of southern decorative arts and Asian art.
A unique and beautiful space serving the citizens of Georgia since 1968. A unit of the University of Georgia’s Office of Public Service and Outreach, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia is one of the state’s most treasured resources, attracting more than 230,000 visitors each year. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a short drive from downtown Athens and only an hour east of Atlanta. Admission and parking are free.
The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet of its base. The tree, also called the Jackson Oak, is at the corner of South Finley and Dearing Streets in Athens
The 40 Watt Club is a music venue in Athens, Georgia. Along with CBGB, the Whisky a Go Go, and selected others, it was instrumental in launching American punk rock and new wave music.
Georgia Theatre is a live music venue and event space in Athens, Georgia. Many prominent national and local acts across all genres have performed at the Theatre, including rock, folk, country, indie, alternative, hip hop and electronic.
The Morton Theatre, located in downtown Athens, Georgia at 195 West Washington Street, is one of the first vaudeville theatres in the United States uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American businessman: Monroe Morton. In 2001, its location was termed Athens' "Hot Corner".
Downtown Athens sits just across Broad Street from the University of Georgia's historic North Campus. Restored Victorian-era buildings are full of creative energy day and night, with a vibrant collection of independent shops, restaurants, and live music venues.
Enjoy delicious Mediterranean-style dishes created with seasonal, Southern influences, plus an extensive wine list.
Mamma Mia! Enjoy contemporary trattoria fare & wines served amid homey, old-school furnishings in a family eatery.
A chic, lively place with a popular happy hour offering oysters, eclectic seafood dishes & cocktails right in the heart of the Bottleworks.
Contemporary Southern cooking in the former space of an iconic music club graced with local artwork in the heart of Downtown Athens.
Hotel Indigo Athens' outside of the box meeting and event spaces inspire your guests. We are able to accommodate the small meetings from 8 up to 250 person social receptions.