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A large white building with columns, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden.

University Area

If you're spending some time in University Area, Bryant-Denny Stadium and Paul W. Bryant Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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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Top North of the River Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying here when we are in Tuscaloosa. Great service and great stay."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Downtown Tuscaloosa! The location was perfect, especially if you’re visiting the University of Alabama. Being just minutes from campus made it incredibly convenient for everything we had planned. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. The rooms were spacious, and the overall atmosphere made us feel right at home. One of the biggest surprises was how reasonable the prices were for such a great location. It offers excellent value, especially if you’re visiting the university and want to be close to campus without overpaying. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tuscaloosa, whether you’re in town for a campus tour, a football game, or just exploring the area."

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Tuscaloosa Southeast

10/10 Excellent

"I happened across this hotel via hotels.com during a 40% off special. It was near an event I was attending and had a good rating score, so I reserved a room. As I've stayed in some hotels with high ratings that turned out to be real dumps, I had no idea what to expect. From the outside, this looks like a small, nice enough hotel. As soon as I walked into the lobby, I knew I'd found a hidden gem. The pleasant smell was the first thing I noticed, followed quickly by the charming appearance of the lobby and the breakfast area. The front desk staff was the friendliest I've ever encountered. The cleaning staff were super friendly as well. My room was wonderful - king bed with a living room containing a sofa, coffee table, desk and chair. The hanging bedside lamps were a nice touch. The only negative about the room was the sliding barn-style door on the bathroom, which was an inch or so from the wall and allowed others in the room to see in (and experience any smells). I was staying alone, so this wasn't an issue for me. Overall, I enjoyed a wonderful night's sleep in a excellent hotel. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to my family and friends."

Frequently asked questions

What is North of the River like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Tuscaloosa's North of the River neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for North of the River travel tips? Make sure that you visit Black Warrior River and Indian Hills Golf Course while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I be able to find in North of the River?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in North of the River to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Tuscaloosa area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in North of the River, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals in North of the River.

What is there to do around this Tuscaloosa neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in North of the River are Black Warrior River and Indian Hills Golf Course. While you're out sightseeing, Bryant-Denny Stadium and Gorgas House are a couple of additional sights to visit in Tuscaloosa.

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1. Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa

2. Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

5. Hotel Capstone

6. Best Western Catalina Inn

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown

8. Courtyard by Marriott Northport University of Alabama

9. Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG

10. Econo Lodge Northport - Tuscaloosa North

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area

16. avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

17. Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa

18. The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

19. SpringHill Suites Tuscaloosa by Marriott

20. Courtyard Tuscaloosa by Marriott

Where to stay in North of the River

University Area

South East Tuscaloosa

Downtown

East Central Tuscaloosa

South West Tuscaloosa

Top North of the River Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd

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