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 building with a sign that reads "OF ALABAMA" and a large window. There are street lamps and a bench in the foreground.
Photo by Jason Mann
Open Photo by Jason Mann

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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Things to do

Visit the only remaining documented antebellum garden in Alabama and learn about the families who once lived in the home it surrounds.

Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks

฿1,518
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
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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 ฿3,827 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,827
฿4,401 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,298 reviews)
"Great location to tour the campus."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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 ฿2,653 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,653
฿3,051 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

2 out of 5
230 Skyland Blvd Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿2,004 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,004
฿2,305 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,014 reviews)
"The place , room, and service was top notch will definitely stay again on my trips to Tuscaloosa."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
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 ฿3,399 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿3,399
฿3,909 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very disappointing stay at Comfort Inn Tuscaloosa. For the price, I expected much more. The hotel felt significantly overpriced for what was provided, and there was nothing particularly impressive about the stay. We stayed for four nights and only received maid service once. For a four-day stay, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Greystone Inn and Suites

Greystone Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
11170 Will Walker Road Vance AL
The price is ฿2,057 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,057
฿2,262 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vance. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Greystone Inn and Suites
Quality Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa near University

Quality Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa near University

2.5 out of 5
4122 McFarland Blvd East Tuscaloosa AL
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,667 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿1,667
฿1,917 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (81 reviews)
"Pictures of property were false. Nothing as appeared. Room was disgusting and outdated. The pool was not usable. It was dirty without loungers as stated in pictures. The property was extremely noisy and hard to sleep at night due to this. I will never stay here again."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa near University
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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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