University City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Charlotte. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Lake Norman
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Charlotte Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Charlotte Convention Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in University City

Hilton Charlotte University Place
Clean rooms but staff was horrible. I asked for a lake view I was looking at tress.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Great room amazing staff
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
Pet friendly. Nice area. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
Really enjoyed my stay here. Had an issue with the thermostat and they came up immediately to help me. They checked on us everyday to make sure that out stay was enjoyable! Will be coming back while visiting CLT.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
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Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Everything was excellent except the breakfast buffet. Almost $30 for subpar food.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City

North Charlotte
While you're in North Charlotte, take in top sights like Highland Park and jump on the metro at 36th Street Station to see more of the city.

NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Highland Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.

Lockwood
While Lockwood isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Plaza Midwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Plaza Midwood and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Visulite Theatre.

First Ward
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of First Ward. Make a stop by Spectrum Center or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town.
