University District Travel Guide
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Top hotels in University District

Hu. Hotel
Lovely hotel with attentive, knowledgeable staff. Great recommendations for area food and sightseeing. Nice breakfast buffet at an excellent price. Nice room, comfy bed, comfortable accommodations. Descent walk to area attractions (10 minutes to BB King’s at Beal St.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

The Guest House at Graceland
Great
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Great location for the Memphis experience being just a few minutes walk from the Beale St bars & clubs. A modern hotel with friendly staff and a great roof top bar.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Big Cypress Lodge
Everything was great but the elevator to the Lookout at the top of the Pyramid was down due to renovations. Little disappointed we weren't informed of that during the booking process. Other than that we had an awesome stay
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

The Peabody Memphis
Great
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Great staff and breakfast. Older hotel and did not feel safe walking to Beale Street.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University District

East Memphis
Travellers to East Memphis praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Memphis Botanic Garden and Dixon Gallery and Gardens.

Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper-Young Historic District is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Central Gardens
Though Central Gardens may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Minglewood Hall and Overton Square.

Evergreen
While Evergreen isn't home to many top sights, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Minglewood Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Midtown
Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring.

Crosstown
When in Crosstown, you can plan a visit to Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
