Top 8 Pet-Friendly Hotels In Athens, Georgia - Updated 2024

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In the heart of Georgia’s historic land sits Athens, a bustling college town. Whether you’re looking to cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs at a college football game or appreciate nature at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens has something for everyone. The presence of an indie scene makes it worthwhile to catch a live music performance while you are here. You can also take a self-guided tour of Civil War history, including TRR Cobb House and Cook & Brother Armory Building. You can even visit Georgia Museum of Art to see various art pieces. Later, indulge in delectable southern favourites in the downtown area, which has trendy shops and bars too. After a long day of exploring Athens, retreat to the comfort of your accommodations with your pet. To help you score the perfect accommodation, browse this list of the top pet-friendly hotels in Athens, Georgia.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and pet-friendly rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.

1. Hampton Inn Athens (from USD 122)

Hampton Inn Athens allows a maximum of two pets to join you on your vacation! There is a fee of 50 USD for stays up to four nights and 75 USD for stays of five nights and longer. Please note that only dogs and cats are welcome in the hotel.

Furthermore, free breakfast is served daily, so you can fuel up before exploring Athens. When you’re not hanging out in your room with your furry friend, you can head to the seasonal outdoor pool to enjoy a relaxing swim.

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Hampton Inn Athens

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 2220 W Broad Street
5.79 km (3.6 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a great stay for our family enough space in the room for 2 adults and 2 kids
Cleanliness:
the room was small but clean
the facilities were clean room was clean staff were accommodating
hotel was clean nice staff friendly
Host:
hotel was very nice especially for the price staff were so lovely and the breakfast was delicious
newly remodeled great friendly staff quick check in beautiful clean rooms
Location:
this hotel is in a great mid-athens location
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2. Graduate Athens (from USD 129)

Sleep in style at Graduate Athens, a chic boutique hotel that also lets two of your dog friends accompany you. The hotel charges a pet fee of 35 USD per pet per night. Please note that your pets should be leashed whenever out of the room and must be supervised at all times.

Moreover, you can also enjoy exploring the nearby areas on a rental bicycle. And if you want to spend time indoors, you can cuddle with your fur babies and watch TV.

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Graduate Athens

Address: 295 E Dougherty St
6.84 km (4.3 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the rooms felt damp and musky they looked clean but did not smell or feel clean
Location:
the location of the hotel was good
the location was perfect and the space was unique
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3. Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown (from USD 126)

Make Hilton Garden Inn your home for the holidays, and enjoy some quality time with your four-legged best friend. You can bring dogs and cats only, and there is a pet fee of 50 USD. A maximum of two pets weighing up to 75 lbs (34 kgs) each is allowed. Also, note that your pets cannot be left unattended while staying here. However, if you are staying at the hotel for longer than 4 nights, there is a 75 USD pet fee instead.

Guests can relish a freshly prepared breakfast each morning for an additional price. You can also spend a good part of the day indulging in some retail therapy in the downtown area. Later, grab a drink at the bar and have a restful sleep in the air-conditioned rooms.

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Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 390 E Washington Street
6.45 km (4.1 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
everything was clean and well maintained
clean and comfortable stay while in athens
i liked that it was clean
staff was extremely friendly and room was very clean
Host:
staff was nice however they initially placed us in someone else’s room
Location:
located in downtown athens so super convenient to shopping dining and the uga campus
great location and friendly staff
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4. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area, an IHG Hotel (from USD 152)

Hotel Indigo is located close to University of Georgia, making it an ideal choice for alumni, parents and students who want to tour the University. Two of your furry friends are welcome at the hotel for an additional fee of 75 USD per stay.

While here, you won’t need to pack many clothes, as laundry and dry cleaning services are available on-site. You can also explore the downtown area by renting bikes from the hotel. Alternatively, stay indoors and use free internet access to connect with loved ones.

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Hotel Indigo Athens University Area, an IHG Hotel

Address: 500 College Avenue
6.7 km (4.2 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the rooms are spacious and always impeccably clean
the room was very comfortable clean and cutely decorated
Host:
the staff was very friendly and helpful
the staff is friendly and you can’t beat the location
the staff never answered my calls when i was at the airport but were pleasant when i arrived
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5. Wingate Athens (from USD 92)

Wingate Athens is pet-friendly and looks forward to welcoming you and your furry friend. The hotel allows your pet for a fee of 30 USD per night per pet. Furthermore, start your day right with the complimentary breakfast and then head to the fitness centre to burn some calories or take a relaxing swim at the indoor pool. Guests arriving by car can even use the free parking on-site for a stress-free holiday.

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Wingate Athens

Address: 255 North Avenue
8.07 km (5.1 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beds were awesome
the room exceeded my thoughts and very well maintained
Cleanliness:
room was clean staff was great
Host:
the hotel staff were very pleasant and friendly
staff were all friendly and very helpful
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6. Sleep Inn & Suites Athens (from USD 86)

Sleep Inn & Suites Athens offers well-furnished suites for guests and their four-legged companions. A maximum of two pets weighing no more than 40 lbs (18 kgs) each are allowed for an additional fee of 30 USD per night per pet. Please note that your furry friends cannot be left unattended.

Guests are expected to communicate with the hotel and book pet-friendly rooms. Additionally, the rooms here feature bathrooms with deep soaking tubs to melt all your worries away.

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Sleep Inn & Suites Athens

Address: 109 Florence Drive
10.04 km (6.3 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

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7. Candlewood Suites Athens, an IHG Hotel (from USD 107)

You’ll feel right at home during your stay at Candlewood Suites Athens, an IHG Hotel. All of the apartment-style suites at this hotel include a full kitchen where you can make your favourites or try local recipes. The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing your furry friends to join the adventure.

The hotel allows up to two pets per room. Each pet is charged 75 USD for stays up to six nights and 150 USD for stays longer than that. You’ll also need to fill out a pet agreement policy upon check-in and provide records of up-to-date vaccinations.

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Candlewood Suites Athens, an IHG Hotel

Address: 156 Classic Rd
9.83 km (6.2 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Parking Pets allowed 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Non-smoking rooms Business centre

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the mattress wasn’t very comfortable
Cleanliness:
it was as clean as it could be just old and stale
Host:
the staff was friendly and check in was good
the staff was nice and the parking lot was well lit
i’m sorry but the beds really stink staff was really great and rooms were clean
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8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area (from USD 118)

Homewood Suites is just an eight-minute walk from University of Georgia. It’s perfect for families visiting students at the school, and because it’s pet-friendly, your beloved pets can even tag along with you. The hotel welcomes both dogs and cats, and there is a pet fee of 75 USD for stays under four nights or a surcharge of 125 USD if your stay is longer than that.

Additionally, a maximum of two pets weighing 75 lbs (34 kgs) each are allowed. Do remember to contact the property to learn about other restrictions.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

Address: 750 East Broad Street
6.37 km (4.0 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the greatest downfall was the breakfast
Cleanliness:
the room was clean and well kept - although finding dishware was a challenge
Host:
the staff was very responsive
they were really courteous and helpful
Location:
great location--- very walkable to downtown
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Have a memorable getaway with your pets

A holiday in the beautiful city of Athens will not be as fun if your pet friends are left behind. Consider booking a stay at one of these top pet-friendly hotels in Athens for a wonderful time and spend quality time with your fur babies.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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