University Area Travel Guide

Tuscaloosa

A large building with a sign reading "Mary Hewell Alston Hall" at the entrance.
A large white building with columns, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden.
Bryant-Denny Stadium with its distinctive architecture and the name "BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM" prominently displayed.
A white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by pink flowers.
A building with a sign that reads "OF ALABAMA" and a large window. There are street lamps and a bench in the foreground.

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A white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by pink flowers.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
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University of Alabama

9.6/10 (1,989 reviews)
Explore the campus of University of Alabama, a top university in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
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Top hotels in University Area

Hotel Capstone

Hotel Capstone

3 out of 5
320 Paul W Bryant Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is 3.163.487 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
3.163.487 ₫
3.638.141 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,222 reviews)
"Great little spot to stay for onsite training. Has a restaurant on site so you can get your work done and relax. No issues at all"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel Capstone
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

3 out of 5
3920 McFarland Blvd. E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is 2.119.930 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.119.930 ₫
2.437.854 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,388 reviews)
"This is the nicest La Quinta Inn we have stayed in. We travel with our dog and many times the "pet" rooms are substandard and downright dirty. That was not the case here. It was a very nice room. We stayed on the first floor which was convenient for taking the dog outside. We have stayed at this ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
111 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa AL
The price is 3.439.143 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
3.439.143 ₫
3.955.014 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

2.5 out of 5
2285 JACK WARNER PKWY Tuscaloosa AL
The price is 3.048.236 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
3.048.236 ₫
3.505.472 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Check in/out was a pleasurable experience."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

2 out of 5
230 Skyland Blvd Tuscaloosa AL
The price is 1.667.519 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
1.667.519 ₫
1.917.739 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa

Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa

2.5 out of 5
631 Skyland Blvd E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is 1.725.085 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
1.725.085 ₫
1.983.847 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (991 reviews)
"The remote didn’t work the tv an all the power went out in the room"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
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Where to stay in University Area

Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, historic building with multiple arches and columns, a prominent tower, and a well-maintained lawn.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.

Ancient ruins with columns and an archway amidst a grassy area with trees in the background.

South East Tuscaloosa

South East Tuscaloosa might not have many top sights, but Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by pink flowers.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

East Central Tuscaloosa

While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.

A river under a bridge surrounded by lush greenery.

North of the River

While visiting North of the River, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Indian Hills Golf Course.

Druid City

Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.

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