University District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A museum exhibit with a large dinosaur skeleton and a mural of a sea creature.
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Stay near popular University District attractions

The University of Memphis building with a signboard.

University of Memphis

8.2/10 (1,564 reviews)
Explore the campus of University of Memphis as part of your travels around Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

AU$28
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

AU$132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

AU$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis Mojo Bus Tour
Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour

Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour

AU$45
per adult
Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour
Memphis True Crime Tour

Memphis True Crime Tour

AU$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis True Crime Tour
Memphis Discovery Tour

Memphis Discovery Tour

AU$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Memphis Discovery Tour
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Our pick of the best University District Hotel Deals

Hu. Hotel

Hu. Hotel

3.5 out of 5
79 Madison Avenue Memphis TN
The price is AU$153 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$153
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hu. Hotel
The Peabody Memphis

The Peabody Memphis

5 out of 5
149 Union Avenue Memphis TN
The price is AU$368 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$368
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Beale Street and FedExForum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Property is excellent. Consider Self parking is a bit far and there is a lot of activity on the streets that keep you up. Be prepared to pay an additional $50 for hotel fees and parking."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

The Peabody Memphis
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

4 out of 5
33 BEALE STREET Memphis TN
The price is AU$242 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$242
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Big Cypress Lodge

Big Cypress Lodge

5 out of 5
1 Bass Pro Drive Memphis TN
The price is AU$405 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$405
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy 2 restaurants, private hot tubs and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,786 reviews)
"I loved it. We only stayed one night. But plan to go back with a longer stay. The staff was awesome. Room was huge. Loved the balcony overlooking the shop. Was an excellent experience."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Big Cypress Lodge
The Guest House at Graceland

The Guest House at Graceland

4 out of 5
3600 Elvis Presley Blvd Memphis TN
The price is AU$397 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$397
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
The Guest House at Graceland
Memphis Riverline Hotel

Memphis Riverline Hotel

4 out of 5
250 N Main St Memphis TN
The price is AU$208 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$208
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Memphis Riverline Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in University District

Find the best University District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street lined with neon signs and a crowd of people walking.

Downtown Memphis

Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and great live music. You might also want to check out attractions like Statue of Elvis or Orpheum Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A bridge with blue lights at dusk.

East Memphis

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

A museum with a large sculpture in the foreground and a building with a circular design.

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.

A garden with a plaque about Graceland, a historic site built in 1939.

Whitehaven

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Whitehaven. A stop by Graceland or Tri-State Bank of Memphis might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a prominent bridge, a river, and a large building with a unique architectural design.

Southwind

Southwind is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mike Rose Soccer Complex or TPC Southwind.

University District Travel Guide

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