When planning a trip to Athens in the United States, one of the most important decisions to make is where to stay. With numerous accommodation options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the perfect hotel for your needs. While luxury hotels may seem tempting, opting for a comfortable and affordable option like a 3-star hotel can be a wise decision. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why choosing a 3-star hotel is a great choice when travelling to Athens.
First and foremost, the cost factor plays a significant role when deciding where to stay during your trip. 3-star hotels offer a perfect balance between affordability and comfort, allowing you to save money for other exciting activities within the city. Athens offers a plethora of attractions, such as the Acropolis, numerous historical sites, and vibrant neighborhoods to explore. By staying at a 3-star hotel, you can allocate your budget towards experiencing the city's rich culture and indulging in delicious Greek cuisine.
Secondly, 3-star hotels in Athens still offer a range of amenities that ensure a comfortable stay. While they may not have the opulence of a luxury hotel, they provide all the basic necessities such as clean and well-maintained rooms, free Wi-Fi, and friendly staff willing to assist you with any queries or concerns. These hotels also often include a complimentary breakfast, which is an excellent way to start your day before immersing yourself in all that Athens has to offer.
Furthermore, staying in a 3-star hotel allows for a more authentic experience and a chance to interact with fellow travelers. Athens is known for its warm hospitality, and by choosing a budget-friendly option, you're more likely to engage with fellow tourists and even locals, exchanging travel stories and recommendations. This can enhance your overall experience, as you can gain valuable insights and tips from those who have already explored the city.
In conclusion, when traveling to Athens in the United States, opting for a 3-star hotel can prove to be a smart decision. Not only do these hotels provide affordability and comfort, but they also offer a genuine experience and a chance to interact with other travelers. With the extra money saved, you can truly immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Athens, indulging in its historical sites, savoring its delicious cuisine, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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This Athens property is located in a business area, 10 minutes' drive from the academic Georgia Museum of Art. The Hampton Inn Athens is also within 25 minutes' walk of such natural sights as Bishop Park.
You can easily find Sanford Stadium 10 minutes by car from the comfortable accommodation.
There are 112 rooms at this Athens property, each of them has an iron/ironing board and climate control, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature coffee/tea making equipment. Bathrooms have a bathtub together with hair dryers and toiletries.
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Set within 2.6 km of Rocksprings Park & Community Center, the accommodation also gives access to such sports venues as Stegeman Coliseum Arena, which is approximately 2.9 km away. Church-Waddel-Brumby House is not so far from the hotel and Lyndon House Arts Center is merely a 14-minute walk away.
This property is situated within 5 minutes' stroll of Athens Warehouse Historic District.
The private bathrooms are appointed with complimentary toiletries and towels.
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Located 400 metres of Founders Memorial Garden, the designer accommodation is also 450 metres from entertainment venues like the drama theater "Morton Theatre". The modern Holiday Inn Athens - University Area is within a 6-minute stroll of Old College and within close distance of the art gallery "Ware-Lyndon House".
There is Rocksprings Park & Community Center a 5-minute ride away, and ACC Multi-Modal Center bus station within 0.8 km of the family property.
Holiday Inn Athens - University Area offers 222 rooms with ironing facilities and climate control, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making facilities. A tub and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and shower caps, are provided.
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This boutique property is situated around 20 minutes' walk from Church-Waddel-Brumby House, while St. John's Fire Baptized Holiness Church is nearly a 10-minute walk away. The SPLOST funded 113 - acre Trail Creek Park is also located at a 3.2 km distance from the Best Western Athens.
The area offers shopping experience such as Classic Center Theatre nearly 20 minutes' walk from the accommodation.
Some rooms provide coffee and tea making facilities as well as cable channels and a radio to help you enjoy your stay. A bathtub, a separate toilet and a sink along with such comforts as a hairdryer and towels are also featured.
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Set 5 minutes by car from the drama theater "Morton Theatre", the accommodation also gives access to such sports venues as Sanford Stadium, which is about 16 minutes' walk away. The Trial Gardens At UGA is within short walking distance to the The University Of Georgia Center For Continuing Education And Hotel, while Stegeman Coliseum Arena is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Mary Kahrs Warnell Memorial Garden and Pond merely 450 metres away. Cultural experience in the area feature the modest Georgia Museum of Natural History, situated within 10 minutes' walk of the 3-star University Of Georgia Center For Continuing Education And Hotel.
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The accommodation has a prime setting just a pleasant stroll away from Sanford Stadium, while natural sights like Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden are only 750 metres away. The public University of Georgia is nearly 5 minutes on foot from the Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown and Athens Warehouse Historic District is just 150 metres away.
Business venues in the area include convention centres close to the property. Classic Center Theatre is just a minute's walk from Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown.
There are 185 rooms with an individual climate control and an iron. Some of them offer complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making equipment. Along with a carpeted floor, they also have a work desk. The private bathrooms include a bathtub and a shower, and comforts such as a hairdryer and toiletries.
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The Georgia Theatre is located relatively near the property, while Dudley Park is 14 minutes' walk away. The hotel offers proximity to such natural sights as Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden (1.7 km) and Parkview Recreation Center (1.2 km).
The accommodation is situated at a 3 km distance from Sandy Creek Nature Center, while ACC Multi-Modal Center bus station lies 5 minutes' walk away.
The disability-friendly bathrooms feature a bathtub, together with a hair dryer and guest toiletries. The units also face the valley.
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Within a 10-minute drive of the academic Georgia Museum of Art, this 3-star inn is also quite close to Founders Memorial Garden. The nearby entertainment attractions are 40 Watt Club (300 metres) and The Georgia Theatre (0.7 km).
The hotel is set near gardens, and Sanford Stadium lies 5 minutes' drive away. At 500 metres of Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, An Ihg Hotel there is Tree That Owns Itself.
You can choose from one of the 160 well-appointed rooms with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and self-catering amenities like a mini-refrigerator and coffee/tea makers. They are furnished with double beds along with a work desk. Offering amenities such as a hairdryer, the bathrooms also feature a bath and a shower.
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The accommodation is centrally placed close to public transportation. 40 Watt Club is 300 metres of the Courtyard By Marriott Athens Downtown, while Athens Institute for Contemporary Art is merely 1.2 km away.
Within 10 minutes' drive of Memorial Park is a perk for guests staying at this property.
The accommodation offers 105 rooms with coffee/tea making facilities, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They have comfortable interior.
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The property is placed about 10 km from Athens-Ben Epps airport and within 20 minutes' walk of such cultural venues as the art gallery "Ware-Lyndon House". Sports fans will also enjoy visiting Stegeman Coliseum Arena, within 3.5 km of the Wingate By Wyndham Athens Ga.
Not so far from the accommodation you'll find Hillside Park.
Some of the 73 air-conditioned rooms at the property are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk, and appointed with a coffeemaker and a mini refrigerator. Guests can also use a bathtub and a roll in shower, along with such amenities as hairdryers and free toiletries.
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This hotel is a great place to stay due to its charming location in Athens. Mars Hill Baptist Church is a 25-minute stroll from the 3-star hotel in Athens.
The accommodation also provides access to shopping attractions like Georgia Square Mall, which are about a 10-minute ride away.
Equipped with a safe box, some of the 99 rooms feature sound-proofed windows along with a sofa and a work desk. Here you can enjoy coffee/tea making machines and a refrigerator. Providing a shower/bath combination and a sink, the bathrooms are also equipped with a hairdryer and toiletries.