University Area Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
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Things to do
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
฿1,545
per adult
Top hotels in University Area
Hotel Capstone
320 Paul W Bryant Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿3,836 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿3,836
฿4,412 total
7 Oct - 8 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! (1,297 reviews)
"Caught the Capstone on an away game weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Next time though, I’ll ask if the football team will be staying there. The 5:45 am wake up call up and down the hallway was unexpected but got the day off to a roaring start!"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
3920 McFarland Blvd. E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿2,628 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,628
฿3,022 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,452 reviews)
"The staff was great and the place was clean. The breakfast was good and plenty to choose from…my only issue was with the pillows on the bed, I usually bring my own and I just couldn’t get comfortable with the ones provided but that’s more a me issue than them!"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
11170 Will Walker Road Vance AL
The price is ฿2,364 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿2,364
฿2,601 total
7 Oct - 8 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 ...
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
230 Skyland Blvd Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿2,058 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,058
฿2,367 total
11 Oct - 12 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Clean room staff friendly breakfast is simple and quick plenty of parking"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
2285 JACK WARNER PKWY Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿3,341 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,341
฿3,842 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and there is a separate vent in the bathroom for moisture and noise reduction. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast options were good and are available until 10am. Convenient location to campus. Ample parking. Only caveat is that there is a median on the street so if you’re approaching ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Best Western University Inn
3801 Mcfarland Blvd E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿2,539 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿2,539
฿2,920 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Overall the room was quiet and clean…it’s alil dated. But it had a large TV and the breakfast was pretty decent too. I’d stay again if in the area"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in University Area
Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
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Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
