Historic Roots, Southern Charm and Iconic Music Hall with a Whole Lotta Soul
Welcome to Graduate Athens – where your intellectual curiosity meets your favorite place to stay.
Perhaps you’ve noticed we’ve made a home in the Foundry, where blacksmiths crafted famed works like the UGA Arch and the Double-Barreled Cannon. We’re located near downtown Athens and just a short walk from the scenic and historic UGA campus. Our hotel has crafted the perfect setting for a wedding, company meet up and is the all-around smartest place to stay in Athens, GA.
The Foundry, our music venue, was reimagined to honor the site’s roots and to preserve this piece of Athens’ fine past. The multi-tiered venue welcomes crystal clear views, stellar acoustics and a place to celebrate with craft brews, Southern eats and new artists.
So, whether you’re dropping in for a show, showing off the alma mater or attending a meeting here in town, we’re here to make it memorable. Our warm, friendly and whip-smart staff (#humblebrag) can guide you around Georgia’s finest – so that you feel like a local – even if it’s your first time in Athens.
Sit back with a copy of The Red and Black, grab a Terrapin Liquid Bliss and bite at the Foundry – this is the good life in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our Athens boutique hotel rooms are ready for a night like you’ve never had before. Where little moments of surprise and discovery will meet you down every corridor. This is Graduate – get ready to be inspired.
“Ever crowned with praise and glory Georgia, hail to thee!”
“Alumni can relive their glory days in a college town hotel that's done its homework on the local scene.”
“College town hotels that make the grade... Homey charm is enhanced [at Graduate Athens] with touches like University of Georgia bulldog desk lamps and chalkboards in each of the 122 rooms.”
“The best treat for parents since tailgating.”
“Your crash pad is the funky Graduate Athens, a onetime iron foundry with retro-fabulous décor, an outdoor pool, coffee shop, and a music venue that doubles as a restaurant.”
Work Up a Sweat
Lace up your sneaks to get that heart rate up or pump iron anytime you please in our fitness center located on the first floor of Hoyt House. The fitness center is open daily, 7am-10pm.
Pet Friendly
We love furry friends probably a little more than the next guy and would never dare ask you leave them at home during your travels. Add a pet to your booking for $75 per stay.
Complimentary Bike Rentals
Explore Athens on two wheels with our complimentary bikes. Available for rental through our front desk.
Check In, Check Out
Our standard check-in time is 4 pm. Check out is 11 am. If you’d like to request an earlier check-in time or later check-out time, please give us a call.
Parking:
Overnight parking is available for $12 per night.