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 entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Lake Norman
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman during your travels in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top university in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in University City
Hilton Charlotte University Place
The queen size beds are more like fulls. They hurt my back horribly. We booked them for the view because the kings were booked for lake view but I would rather look at trash cans than feel the uncomfortableness of this again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
It was the staff, 100%! They were so helpful and friendly...the way customer service ahould be delivered, with courtesy, respect & a huge smile!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
Good
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
Yes it was okay just didnt like the fact i paid for a balcony room but received a patio room and also they make you walk through the whole building to get to your room when they have access doors but the key cards dont work for them other then that it was a comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Charlotte/University Research Park
Staff was helpful and positive. Rooms were large and clean.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sleep Inn University Place
The mid shift front desk person (Michelle) was and is amazing. Super helpful and always available to help with anything I needed.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and American Legion Memorial 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.
Fourth Ward
Travellers choose Fourth Ward for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mint Street Tram Stop or Gateway Station Tram Stop and check out top sights like Discovery Place.
