a smart place to stay near the University of Georgia. welcome to the Hampton Inn Athens. Athens is a hip, free-spirited place where you can let your hair down and let your mind run free through beautiful historic southern streets. The Hampton Inn® hotel in Athens is centrally located near the University of Georgia and everything else in this colorful city. It's a great place stay when you visit. Athens is home to such notable features as the only remaining one of two double barreled cannons produced during the American Civil War, the famous "Tree That Owns Itself" and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Athens also has a vibrant literary scene. The city is home to independent publisher Hill Street Press and well-known authors with previous or current residence in the city include Pulitzer Prize winners Deborah Blum and Edward Larson, as well as Judith Ortiz Cofer, Reginald McKnight and Coleman Barks. The Hampton Inn Athens hotel is just two miles from downtown Athens and the University of Georgia, "Home of the Dawgs". services & amenitiesHere at the Hampton Inn Athens, we're passionate about taking good care of you. That's why we offer a broad range of services and amenities at our hotel to make your stay exceptional. Whether you're planning a corporate meeting or need accommodations for a family reunion or your child's sporting group, we're delighted to offer you easy planning and booking tools to make the process quick and organized. * Meetings & Events * Local restaurant guide.