University Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Stay near popular University Area attractions

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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Activities

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

AU$66
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
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Our pick of the best University Area Hotel Deals

Hotel Capstone

Hotel Capstone

3 out of 5
320 Paul W Bryant Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is AU$195 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$195
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
Hotel Capstone
Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas

Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas

Tuscaloosa AL
The price is AU$518 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$518
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (200 reviews)
"Great host! You can easily walk to Bryant Denny Stadium"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
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 AU$125 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$125
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 ...
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 AU$91 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$91
21 Aug - 22 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"The hotel was close to everything you needed restaurants, shops and bars. Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. Fair price for a fair quality with a mini fridge in the room. I would visit again. K. Green"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Best Western University Inn

Best Western University Inn

2.5 out of 5
3801 Mcfarland Blvd E Tuscaloosa AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$116 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$116
25 Aug - 26 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"* charged a damage deposit… * cleaning materials gave the room a awful smell * room keys had to be changed out each morning"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

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 AU$107 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$107
3 Sept - 4 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! (1,019 reviews)
"The room was clean enough, although the climate was muggy, and that’s with the air conditioning running constantly at a cool setting. I was there from out of state to move my daughter into the U of A, so I’m unfamiliar with the area. When I checked in, I asked the woman at the front desk about places ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
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Our guide on 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
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

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
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.

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.

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.

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