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

Rp835.868
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
University of Alabama Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama

Rp90.325
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 Rp2.304.532 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp2.304.532
Rp2.650.212 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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! (1,242 reviews)
"Great location on campus. Hotel looks very nice overall. Didn’t use the pool area, but it looked very nice. Restaurant, Legend’s, is fantastic. The bathroom was a bit dirty but nothing I would call housekeeping over. Just a few scattered bits of dirt on the bathroom floor. Overall, this is definitely ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 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 Rp1.432.048 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.432.048
Rp1.646.944 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,423 reviews)
"Thank you for the stay. We weren’t there for long. Just to sleep. Very comfortable beds. Slept like a baby."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

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 Rp1.038.817 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.038.817
Rp1.194.639 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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
Best Western University Inn

Best Western University Inn

2.5 out of 5
3801 Mcfarland Blvd E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp1.435.812 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.435.812
Rp1.651.183 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Best Western University Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa

Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa

2.5 out of 5
631 Skyland Blvd E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp1.193.282 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.193.282
Rp1.372.297 total
6 Sept - 7 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! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff were helpful and the room was clean. My only complaint is that the a/c wall unit had an unusual rattle that was loud enough to disturb my sleep."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
111 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp2.186.606 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.186.606
Rp2.514.598 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It was a great location, though it was a little loud because of the traffic. Thank you for honoring the Government/Military Rate."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
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Where to stay in University Area

Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and Coleman Coliseum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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

While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.

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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and Coleman Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

University Area Travel Guide