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 white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by pink flowers.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

University of Alabama

9.6/10 (1,989 reviews)
Stroll along tree-lined pathways and visit historic buildings, museums, galleries and sports arenas while experiencing life at one of Alabama’s oldest universities.
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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

Rp826.428
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
University of Alabama Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama

Rp89.305
per adult
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
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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 Rp2.222.328 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.222.328
Rp2.555.721 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,272 reviews)
"Nice, clean, great location for visiting U of A."

Reviewed on 11 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 Rp1.484.476 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.484.476
Rp1.707.148 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 Rp1.050.320 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.050.320
Rp1.207.868 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice staff & very affordable if you are looking for a cheap stay that is also decent."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Quality Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa near University

Quality Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa near University

2.5 out of 5
4122 McFarland Blvd East Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp873.506 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
Rp873.506
Rp1.004.532 total
2 Oct - 3 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. ...
7/10 Good! (74 reviews)
"A dump, but cheap & relatively clean. AC barely worked on the hottest time of the year"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa near University
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa

Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa

2.5 out of 5
631 Skyland Blvd E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp1.168.630 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.168.630
Rp1.343.924 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great!"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Greystone Inn and Suites

Greystone Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
11170 Will Walker Road Vance AL
The price is Rp1.236.292 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.236.292
Rp1.359.921 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"There was a flea in the room, but the staff quickly remied the situation. Staff was very polite and helpful. Would have liked more breakfast choices."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Greystone Inn and Suites
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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, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 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 Lake Tamaha and Black Warrior River.

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 Indian Hills Golf Course and Black Warrior River.

Druid City

Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Bryant-Denny Stadium.

University Area Travel Guide