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Athens is quintessentially a university town, with the University of Georgia's 40,000+ students, SEC football program, and academic calendar driving nearly all hotel demand patterns.

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8%-10%

Athens Cap Rates

$50K-$75K

Per-Key Values

100

Avg Room Count

Very High

Buyer Demand

Athens Hotel Market

Why Athens Hotels Are Selling

UGA football weekends (7 home games annually) create demand spikes with rates 3-5x normal. Beyond football, graduation, move-in weekends, parents' weekends, and academic events provide steady baseline demand.

Athens attracts investors who understand university market dynamics the seasonal spikes, summer lulls, and need to maximize football weekend revenue. Properties near Sanford Stadium command premiums.

Whether you own a hotel within walking distance of Sanford Stadium, near campus, or along the Atlanta Highway corridor UGA's calendar drives your business.

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Net Operating Income (NOI)

$550,000

Number of Rooms

100

Athens Cap Rate (8% - 10% typical)

9.0%

Estimated Value

$6,111,111

Value Per Key

$61,111

Athens market typically trades at 8%-10% cap rates

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Demand Drivers

What Drives Hotel Demand in Athens

✓UGA football (7 home games annually)

✓40000+ students and parents

✓Graduation and move-in weekends

✓Athens music scene and events

Market Details

Athens Hotel Market Profile

Typical Buyer Profile

University market specialists, local owner-operators, Georgia-based investors

Common Hotel Types

Select-service near stadium, limited-service Atlanta Highway, downtown boutique

Seasonality

Strong peaks: football season (fall) graduation (May) move-in (August); summer is slowest

Key Considerations

Stadium/campus proximity, football weekend capture rate, student/parent accessibility

Athens FAQs

Common Questions About Athens Hotels

What are cap rates for Athens hotels?

Athens hotels typically trade at 9.5-11.5% cap rates. Properties with premium stadium proximity and strong football weekend capture can achieve 9-10%. Budget properties along Atlanta Highway trade at 11-12%.

How important is UGA football to Athens hotels?

UGA football's 7 home games can generate 20-30% of annual revenue for well-positioned properties. Rates run 3-5x normal during big games. Championship and rivalry games (Florida, Auburn, Georgia Tech) command the highest premiums.

What's Athens like outside football season?

Academic events (graduation, move-in, parents' weekend) provide strong demand. The music scene and downtown attract leisure visitors. Summer is the slowest period, requiring operational adjustments.

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