Places to stay in Athens, Alabama

Athens is located in Limestone county in the Tennessee valley river running along the southern end of the country and the Elk river defining the southwest boundary. Local dining options include Village Pizza, Terranova’s Italian Restaurant, Lucia’s Cocina Mexicana, and The Salty Cod.

If you are travelling in the area, Athens is located close to Cross Key United Methodist Church, Lentzville School (historical), Jack Branch, Rocky Branch and Hobbs Spring Number Two.

Whether you are interested in a quiet morning walk, beautiful antebellum homes, birds, festivals, rodeos, tractor shows and pulls, hunting and fishing, horseback riding, picking cotton, shopping or eating southern style cooking, you will find it all in Limestone county.

Available Athens lodging

We currently have 16 accommodations in and around Athens.

Athens Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Photograph of Holiday Inn Express, Athens
Listing updated 2025
Hotels

Holiday Inn Express

Experience a Carefree Stay in Athens, Alabama Come let the Holiday Inn Express hotel in Athens be your home away from home! Travelers appreciate the friendly and professional service and top-notch amenities they get while staying with us in .....
16074 Athens-Limestone Boulevard
Athens, Alabama
Photograph of Red Roof Inn & Suites, Athens
Listing updated 2024
Hotels

Red Roof Inn & Suites

Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL is conveniently located right off of US 72 with easy access to I-65.
1218 Kelli Drive
Athens, Alabama
Motels

Budget Inn

Each season of the year presents great opportunities to bring your family or business associates to our newly remodeled Motel.
606 US Highway 31 South
Athens, Alabama
Photograph of Super 8, Athens
Listing updated 2024
Motels

Super 8

Book a room at our Super 8 Athens hotel for great value in northern Alabama. We are located near the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, at the intersection of I-65 and Route 72. We offer easy access to the most popular attractions in the area..
1325 US Highway 72 East
Athens, Alabama
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Listing updated 2024
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Days Inn

★★★
Our Days Inn & Suites Athens College hotel is conveniently located on Highway 72, a short drive from the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, Athens State University, and the Athens Sportsplex. Those looking to expand their knowledge of flight can visit the famous U.S.
"We read that it was run down and dirty, so we were scared of what we had rented but was very surprised and relived when we saw it. Staff was very nice, front desk checked us in and she was very nice ..... "
1322 Highway 72 East
Athens, Alabama
Photograph of Fairfield Inn & Suites, Athens
Listing updated 2024
Hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Athens, AL is the Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens/ I-65. Our Hotel in Athens is conveniently located off of I-65 between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL, as well as only 16 miles east of .....
21282 Athens-Limestone Lane
Athens, Alabama
Photograph of Econo Lodge, Athens
Listing updated 2024
Hotels

Econo Lodge

Located less than 3 miles from Athens State University, our Econo Lodge® hotel is easy to find and easy to book. Minutes from the Alabama Veterans Museum and outdoor activities at Big Spring Park, our hotel combines a convenient setting with affordable rates.
1500 US Highway 72 East
Athens, Alabama
Hotels

Hampton Inn Suites I-65

The Hampton Inn - Suites Athens - I-65 is a convenient destination located off I-65 at Exit 351 halfway between Birmingham Alabama and Nashville Tennessee.
1222 Kelli Drive
Athens, Alabama
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Listing updated 2024
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Quality Inn

Engineer types and anyone interested in NASA will want to tour the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in nearby Huntsville. Learn how the area shaped the space race in the past and how it’s affecting the future. Wheeler Lake draws boaters and water-skiers.
1488 Thrasher Boulevard
Athens, Alabama
Hotels

Sleep Inn

The Sleep Inn, an Athens hotel is midway between Nashville and Birmingham. This Athens hotel is near many popular attractions, including the Tennessee River, Point Mallard Park and the Limestone Flea Market, Alabama's largest indoor flea market.
1115 Audubon Lane
Athens, Alabama
Hotels

Best Western Athens Inn

★★★★★★★
Directly adjacent to I-65, exit 351, this charming Athens, Alabama hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the Tennessee Valley. The convenience of central location offers each guest easy access to local attractions and many outdoor activities.
"Pleased with location and clean rooms."
1329 Highway 72 East
Athens, Alabama
Bed & Breakfasts

The Drop Inn Farm Bed & Breakfast

11185 Snake Road
Athens, Alabama

Athens Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Campsite / RV Parks

Northgate RV Travel Park

Northgate RV Travel Park is located at the end of the exit ramp #354 on interstate 65..
1757 Highway 31 North
Athens, Alabama
Vacation Rentals

Bay Hill Waterfront Rentals

We are nestled in a quiet cove on Wheeler Lake located just outside of Athens, Alabama. Wheeler Lake has acres of great fishing, boating, water sports, and most importantly family fun..
6049 Bay Village Drive
Athens, Alabama
Campsite / RV Parks

Cowford Landing

8700 Cowford Road
Athens, Alabama
Campsite / RV Park
11155 Elk River Mills Road
Athens, Alabama
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Athens

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Logan's Roadhouse

Logan's Roadhouse ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 16132 Athens Limestone Boulevard. Wood-grilled steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and burgers paired with signature cocktails or ice-cold beer are just a few of our Roadhouse favorites. logansroadhouse.com Link

The Southern Table ( Dining / Other ). Located at 105 North Jefferson Street. The Southern table is owned and operated by Pulaski native, Ryan Yokley. Ryan earned his culinary arts degree from the Nashville Art Institute in 2012. After seven years of working in fine dining establishments across Franklin and Nashville, Ryan made the decision to return to Pulaski. He wanted to offer his hometown a taste of something down home, but with a twist- and he’s done just that. www.southerntabletn.com Link

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