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$64
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$184 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$184
10 July - 11 July
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! (1,211 reviews)
"The most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in!"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

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$534 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$534
10 July - 11 July
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! (193 reviews)
"Enjoyed the condo very much, owners were very accommodating and extremely nice people. We would recommend staying here if you are traveling to Tuscaloosa!"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
Tuscaloosa Condo: Steps to Bryant-Denny Stadium!

Tuscaloosa Condo: Steps to Bryant-Denny Stadium!

Tuscaloosa AL
Stay at this condo in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Children's Hands-On ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Perfect spot in Tuscaloosa. Close to everything, exactly as advertised. Also, the little things like bottles of water in the fridge for you, well stocked with all the things you’ll need. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 6 June 2026

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Tuscaloosa Condo: Steps to Bryant-Denny Stadium!
Walk to Campus - 3BR- Gameday Headquarters!

Walk to Campus - 3BR- Gameday Headquarters!

Tuscaloosa AL
The price is AU$779 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$779
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Children's ...
Walk to Campus - 3BR- Gameday Headquarters!
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$146 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$146
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,393 reviews)
"The young ladies at the front desk were so warm and friendly. At check-in, the young lady with the short hair cut/fade was so patient, despite being alone with a lobby full of ppl trying to check in. The room was really clean."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
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 AU$217 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$217
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
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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.
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.

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 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.

South West Tuscaloosa

When in South West Tuscaloosa, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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