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Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Athens on Hotels.com. These Athens hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 23 September 2026.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a view of the outdoors.

A large indoor swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of trees.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue geometric wall design, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot with handicapped spaces.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Athens

AU$191

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a pillar.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A room with two beds, a wooden dining table, a red sofa, and a small table.

A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a breakfast bar. There are two tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX

Athens

AU$99

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

A building entrance with a stone facade, a large bull head sculpture above the door, and potted plants on either side.

A hotel fitness center with a treadmill, weight bench, and cable machine.

3. Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

Athens

AU$135

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, and several potted plants.

A motel with a curved roof, a covered parking area, and a row of trees along the facade.

A covered outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and balloons.

A bar with a neon-lit ceiling, shelves of bottles, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

4. Stay Express Inn Athens

Athens

AU$102

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A building with a porch, a sign reading "INKEEPER OFFICE", and the number "1803" on the door.

A bathroom with yellow walls, a granite countertop sink, a coffee maker, and a mirror.

A large, two-story building with multiple balconies and a parking lot in front.

A hotel room with two beds, yellow walls, and a window with blinds.

5. Victorian Inn

Athens

AU$157

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

A lobby with a patterned sofa, two armchairs, a magazine rack, and a star decoration on the wall.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a central tower, and a clear blue sky with clouds.

6. Best Western Canton Inn

Canton

AU$141

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone pillar, and a well-lit facade.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of a white building.

A modern building with a covered patio area, a pathway, and a well-maintained lawn.

A reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a blue light feature.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Van Canton Area

Van

AU$159

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a bathroom, and a patterned carpet.

A stack of white towels against a yellow wall.

A white bath towel folded and placed in a bathtub.

A motel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and several vehicles parked in front.

8. Countryside Inn

Malakoff

AU$102

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, a television, and a decorative clock.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, two single beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

9. Quality Suites Near Cedar Creek Lake

Mabank

AU$138

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A rustic cabin with a fire pit in the center, surrounded by three people sitting on benches.

A small cabin with a dining table set for two, a chair, and a bicycle parked outside.

10. Postcard Cabins Piney Woods, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Larue

AU$214

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a television mounted on the wall, a framed artwork, and a plant in the corner.

A multi-story building with a covered entrance area, large windows, and a flat roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, pendant lighting, and a mix of seating options including tables and a bench.

11. Best Western Plus Chandler

Chandler

AU$142

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining table, a chair, and a bed.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with red chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a small table with a chair.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a white fence and a building with multiple doors and windows.

12. Motel 6 Canton, TX

Canton

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A Best Value Inn with a stone facade, a red-tiled roof, and a clear sign indicating a 1200 clearance height.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a television mounted above it. There are two sofas and a dining area with tables.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area in the background.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with multiple chairs.

13. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Gun Barrel City

Mabank

AU$122

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A corner of a hotel room with a window, a black trash bin, and a red cabinet.

A laundry room with four stacked front-loading washing machines, a dryer, and a ventilation unit.

A single-story house with a covered porch, a front door, and a small front yard.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

14. Extended Stay Gun Barrel City

Mabank

AU$144

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a round table, a chair, a lamp, a power outlet, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror.

A Red Roof Inn with a clear blue sky, solar panels on the roof, and a parking lot.

15. Red Roof Inn Canton, TX

Canton

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel with a prominent tower, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, bar stools, and a kitchen in the background.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairfield TX

Fairfield

AU$178

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a painting of barrels on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.

A conference room with a large framed Texas state map, two patterned chairs, a table, and a computer station.

A hotel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Fairfield Tx

Fairfield

AU$157

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern reception area with a leather sofa, a black leather sofa, and a coffee table with magazines.

A rectangular pool with a brick edge and a metal safety railing. There are white lounge chairs and a table with umbrellas on the right side.

A building with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a fenced area with vehicles.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a shower curtain.

18. Gun Barrel Executive Inn

Mabank

AU$116

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a clock, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with two computer stations, a wall-mounted sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and a door to the left.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with drawers, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of trees.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fairfield - North by IHG

Fairfield

AU$208

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious dining area with a long counter and multiple bar stools. There are several tables and chairs arranged for dining.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Canton

Canton

AU$105

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Our prices for hotels in Athens are cheapest in February

Top landmarks in Athens

A calm lake at dusk with a dock in the foreground and a boat with lights in the distance.

Lake Athens

8.6/10 (104 reviews)

Lake Athens is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from central Athens, why not stop by during your stay?

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A large fish swimming underwater with other smaller fish in a clear, greenish water body.

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from central Athens, why not stop by during your stay? Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Athens Scuba Park, located nearby.

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A paved pathway curving through a lush garden with flowering shrubs and dense foliage.

East Texas Arboretum

8.6/10 (15 reviews)

East Texas Arboretum is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Athens, why not stop by during your stay? If you have fun at East Texas Arboretum, you'll love Athens Bowling Center and Henderson County Performing Arts Center, both located nearby.

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Athens Scuba Park

7.0/10 (23 reviews)

Athens Scuba Park is 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Athens, why not stop by during your stay? Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Athens City Park and East Texas Arboretum, both nearby.

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Henderson County Fairgrounds

7.6/10 (27 reviews)

Henderson County Fairgrounds is 4 mi (6.5 km) from central Athens, why not stop by during your stay? If you have fun at Henderson County Fairgrounds, you'll love Athens Praise & Worship Center and Athens Bowling Center, both located nearby.

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Tara Vineyards and Winery

8.4/10 (14 reviews)

Travellers might want a tour of Tara Vineyards and Winery, just one of the places to visit, located 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from central Athens.

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Athens City Park

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Athens City Park is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Athens, why not stop by during your stay? Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Central Park, just a short walk away.

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Cain Park II

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Cain Park II is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Athens, why not stop by during your stay? Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Athens City Park and Athens Scuba Park, both nearby.

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Learn more about Athens

Feeding enormous catfish at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Centre might be the most interactive science lesson you'll ever experience. The Henderson County Historical Museum reveals how this self-proclaimed 'Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World' evolved from prairie outpost to certified retirement community. Take a picnic to Athens Lake Park or explore the underwater world at Athens Scuba Park, where submerged curiosities await divers of all levels. The Henderson County Performing Arts Centre offers surprising cultural depth for a small city, while local coffeehouses provide perfect people-watching perches. Trinity River offers peaceful nature communion, and the Athens Bowling Centre provides family entertainment when the Texas heat demands indoor activities.

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Motel 6 Canton, TX

Canton

10/10 Exceptional

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Gun Barrel City

Mabank

10/10 Exceptional

Vincent

Quality Inn & Suites Canton

Canton

10/10 Exceptional

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairfield TX

Fairfield

10/10 Exceptional

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Hotels in Athens

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

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Where to stay in Athens?

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX

3. Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

4. Stay Express Inn Athens

5. Victorian Inn

6. Best Western Canton Inn

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Van Canton Area

8. Countryside Inn

9. Quality Suites Near Cedar Creek Lake

10. Postcard Cabins Piney Woods, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

11. Best Western Plus Chandler

12. Motel 6 Canton, TX

13. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Gun Barrel City

14. Extended Stay Gun Barrel City

15. Red Roof Inn Canton, TX

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairfield TX

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Fairfield Tx

18. Gun Barrel Executive Inn

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fairfield - North by IHG

20. Quality Inn & Suites Canton

Go beyond your typical stay in Athens

Price trends for hotels in Athens

September

Top landmarks in Athens

Lake Athens

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

East Texas Arboretum

Athens Scuba Park

Henderson County Fairgrounds

Tara Vineyards and Winery

Athens City Park

Cain Park II

Learn more about Athens

Check out reviews of Athens hotels guests love

Motel 6 Canton, TX

10/10 Exceptional

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Gun Barrel City

10/10 Exceptional

Quality Inn & Suites Canton

10/10 Exceptional

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairfield TX

10/10 Exceptional

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