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.

Stay near popular University Area attractions

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

฿1,545
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 ฿3,763 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,763
฿4,327 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,307 reviews)
"We love the location. The inside is fine, not especially nice."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 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 ฿2,622 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿2,622
฿3,015 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (1,472 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Greystone Inn and Suites

Greystone Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
11170 Will Walker Road Vance AL
The price is ฿2,369 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,369
฿2,606 total
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
Greystone Inn and Suites
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

2 out of 5
230 Skyland Blvd Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿2,076 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,076
฿2,387 total
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
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 ฿3,413 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,413
฿3,926 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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)
"Great room"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Best Western University Inn

Best Western University Inn

2.5 out of 5
3801 Mcfarland Blvd E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿2,419 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿2,419
฿2,782 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location very helpful staff. Building is older but still in good shape"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

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Where to stay in University Area

Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The First African Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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 large building with a sign reading "Mary Hewell Alston Hall" at the entrance.
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.

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

South West Tuscaloosa

When in South West Tuscaloosa, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

University Area Travel Guide