Staying in Athens
Athens sits midway between Knoxville and Chattanooga on I-75 — a handy stop with the Living Heritage Museum, the Mayfield Dairy visitor center, Tennessee Wesleyan and downtown murals. Hotels sit along Holiday Drive and Decatur Pike near the interstate.
Places to stay in and around Athens
- Hampton Inn1821 Holiday Dr. ⓘ source
- Holiday Inn Express1819 Holiday Dr. ⓘ source
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott106 Burkett L. Witt Blvd. ⓘ source
- Comfort Inn2811 Decatur Pike. ⓘ source
- Days Inn by Wyndham2541 Decatur Pike. ⓘ source
- Blue Moon RV Park316 John J. Duncan Pkwy. ⓘ source
Hotels as listed by county tourism; more at Discover McMinn — Sleep ↗.
From our Athens guide and official tourism listings — checked by our editors. Call ahead; rates and rooms change.
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Before you book
- Big weekends (football, festivals, conventions) fill rooms early — book ahead or stay a little farther out.
- Interstate hotels are easiest for a late arrival; downtown inns put you within walking distance of dinner.
- Check parking and pet rules before you book — they vary by property.
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