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A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A large brick building with multiple windows and a sign that reads "The Alamo Hotel."

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

1. The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown, 0.5 km from Murphy African American Museum

Sara

฿5,097

฿5,861 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, red seating, and a modern interior design.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, ottoman, and a bed with a red throw.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

Downtown, 1 km from Murphy African American Museum

Natalie

฿3,392

฿3,901 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with high tables and stools, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A cozy seating area with two sofas, a small wooden table, and a martini glass.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

An outdoor patio area with a grill, seating, and string lights.

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown

Downtown, 0.9 km from Murphy African American Museum

Kewa

฿4,532

฿5,211 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar with a curved ceiling, red chairs, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A spacious restaurant with a central round table surrounded by chairs, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a sign for 'EMBASSY SUITES'.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, chandeliers, potted plants, and a reception desk.

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown

Downtown, 0.6 km from Murphy African American Museum

Elizabeth

฿4,674

฿5,375 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature, surrounded by a covered patio and a building with large windows.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a menu board.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and dining space.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a brown armchair, a small table, a floor lamp, and a bed with a wooden partition.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Northport University of Alabama

1.9 km from Murphy African American Museum

Devin

฿3,655

฿4,203 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central red carpet, seating areas, and a large chandelier.

A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A brick building with a red neon sign, a pool with white and green balloons, and tables with white tablecloths.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bench, and a small table with a lamp.

6. Hotel Capstone

University Area, 2.5 km from Murphy African American Museum

BLAKE C

฿4,043

฿4,649 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of trees.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

7. Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG

Downtown, 1 km from Murphy African American Museum

Kelly

฿3,957

฿4,550 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a large American flag.

A hotel breakfast area with a coffee station, a refrigerator with beverages, and a long table with chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige tiles and a tiled border. There are metal pool ladders on the left side.

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd

Downtown, 0.6 km from Murphy African American Museum

Winfred Bruce

฿3,962

฿4,556 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern outdoor patio with seating, a view of the city, and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window offering a view.

9. AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown

Downtown, 0.4 km from Murphy African American Museum

Misty

฿3,822

฿4,395 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with stone tables, blue umbrellas, and potted plants.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a neutral color palette and a combination of wood and metal elements.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

11.5 km from Murphy African American Museum

Krystal

฿3,387

฿3,895 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a coffee station.

A modern indoor space with a market area, seating area, and a counter with beverages.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a teal wall.

A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

11. avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

South East Tuscaloosa, 5.3 km from Murphy African American Museum

Nicole

฿2,783

฿3,200 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a fruit bowl.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden pergola, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

A reception desk with a digital screen, a framed picture of a beach, and a sign that says "enjoy."

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent neon sign, well-maintained landscaping, and a spacious parking area.

12. Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

East Central Tuscaloosa, 4.4 km from Murphy African American Museum

Elicia

฿3,677

฿4,228 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with stone and metal furniture, including two sofas and a table.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large window.

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. SpringHill Suites Tuscaloosa by Marriott

South East Tuscaloosa, 4.3 km from Murphy African American Museum

Jacqueline

฿3,655

฿4,203 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking area.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of a bridge.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

South East Tuscaloosa, 5.3 km from Murphy African American Museum

Stephen

฿2,616

฿3,008 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter, and a variety of seating arrangements.

A modern reception area with a wooden bench, a colorful wall, and a glass door leading to an outdoor space.

A modern food service area with two black refrigerators, a microwave, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a clear sky.

15. Spark by Hilton Tuscaloosa University

6.1 km from Murphy African American Museum

Rachelle

฿2,223

฿2,557 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a stone fire pit, and a pergola with string lights.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A gym with multiple treadmills and stationary bikes, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa

North of the River, 4.3 km from Murphy African American Museum

Jamie

฿3,677

฿4,228 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a central fire feature, and a covered seating area.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a central seating area with a cushioned bench, and large windows providing a view of the outside.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and outdoor seating area.

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area

South East Tuscaloosa, 4.6 km from Murphy African American Museum

Tomeka

฿3,655

฿4,203 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, wooden panel walls, ceiling fans, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large mirror on the wall.

Three white Mercedes-Benz cars parked in front of a modern building with a tall tower and curved glass facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

18. Candlewood Suites Tuscaloosa by IHG

Skyland Park, 5.7 km from Murphy African American Museum

Kelly

฿3,588

฿4,126 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel room with a checkered sofa, a small table, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a framed picture above it, and a potted plant to the left.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a fireplace, a television, and a lamp.

19. Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

South East Tuscaloosa, 5.1 km from Murphy African American Museum

Marcus

฿2,071

฿2,382 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden tables and blue chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with a wooden ceiling.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard.

An outdoor patio area with a built-in fireplace, blue seating, and a dining table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a sign for Holiday Inn Express, and a computer monitor.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

East Central Tuscaloosa, 4.6 km from Murphy African American Museum

Annemarie

฿3,319

฿3,817 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Murphy African American Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 288 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 759 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Northport University of Alabama	9.2 Wonderful 179 reviews	View

Top Murphy African American Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice play to stay. The hotel was very clean. Right near the university. Breakfast was great. Would have liked to stay the next night, because we are attending the Alabama/Georgia game, but price skyrockets during these events. Price was great otherwise."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room friendly front desk staff and very good breakfast"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd

10/10 Excellent

"The absolutely most comfortable bed I have had the pleasure of sleeping in while traveling. Quiet with great black-out curtains. While the breakfast was so-so the delightful woman overseeing the breakfast made it feel like a feast."

The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel with two bar options and a nice restaurant. Excellent location and friendly staff."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are very spacious and equipped with many necessities including full fridge and freezer, stovetop, full length ironing board, etc. Also, the staff were helpful and kind. I’m not sure if the hotel owns the restaurant as well, but staff at “205” were extremely friendly as well. We really enjoyed our stay!"

Ivory Dynasty by Collodge Downtown Tuscaloosa Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had an electrical issue when we first arrived and reached out to the owner. He answered right away and had us move to another room immediately."

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A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large columns, and a central entrance.

Battle–Friedman House

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Visit this historic house to see displays of period furniture and elaborate architectural designs that provide a peek into 19th-century life in Tuscaloosa.

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A large, historic building with multiple arches and columns, a prominent tower, and a well-maintained lawn.

Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion

7.8/10 (56 reviews)

Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician.

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An ancient stone structure with arches and columns, surrounded by grass and trees.

Capitol Park

8.6/10 (80 reviews)

Visit the ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol and enjoy picnics at this popular downtown Tuscaloosa park, then drink in some local history at a 19th-century tavern.

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Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

8.6/10 (360 reviews)

Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.

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A park with a 'NO MOTOR VEHICLES' sign, picnic tables, benches, and a lake.

Tuscaloosa River Walk

9.4/10 (709 reviews)

Take a stroll along the banks of the Black Warrior River where you’ll find picnic areas, a farmers’ market, museums and concert venues.

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A building with a sign that reads "OF ALABAMA" and a large window. There are street lamps and a bench in the foreground.

Bryant-Denny Stadium

9.6/10 (1,212 reviews)

Catch an event at Bryant-Denny Stadium during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.

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Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center during your stay in Tuscaloosa.

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Children's Hands-On Museum

You can take time to visit Children's Hands-On Museum during your travels to Tuscaloosa.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Murphy African American Museum?

Murphy African American Museum is located in a welcoming area of Tuscaloosa that travellers like for its riverfront and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 140 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Murphy African American Museum?

Adjacent to Murphy African American Museum, AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a fitness centre and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University and Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Murphy African American Museum?

Expedia has 140 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Murphy African American Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Murphy African American Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Murphy African American Museum.

What can I see and do near Murphy African American Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Gorgas House, Paul W. Bryant Museum or Alabama Museum of Natural History. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Denny Chimes and Battle–Friedman House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Veterans Memorial Park and Capitol Park.

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1. The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown

5. Courtyard by Marriott Northport University of Alabama

6. Hotel Capstone

7. Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd

9. AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

11. avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

12. Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

13. SpringHill Suites Tuscaloosa by Marriott

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

15. Spark by Hilton Tuscaloosa University

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area

18. Candlewood Suites Tuscaloosa by IHG

19. Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

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Top Murphy African American Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd

The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown

Ivory Dynasty by Collodge Downtown Tuscaloosa Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Murphy African American Museum

Battle–Friedman House

Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion

Capitol Park

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

Tuscaloosa River Walk

Bryant-Denny Stadium

Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

Children's Hands-On Museum

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