University Area

Tuscaloosa

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.

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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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Things to do

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

S$60
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
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Top hotels in University Area

Hotel Capstone

Hotel Capstone

3 out of 5
320 Paul W Bryant Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is S$176 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
S$176
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
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 S$113 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
S$113
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 S$82 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
S$82
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! (1,020 reviews)
"The shelves in the shower had fallen and had been propped up on the side, leaving molded silicone on the walls, the sheets had mascara, hair, and stains on them. Don’t expect to sleep on the first level if close to the front- especially room 102 as it’s located right across from a loud ice machine, ..."

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
The price is S$105 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
S$105
26 Aug - 27 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$97 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
S$97
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! (1,020 reviews)
"No elevator."

Reviewed on 20 Aug, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
3924 McFarland Boulevard East Tuscaloosa AL
The price is S$121 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
S$121
28 Aug - 29 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 in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (586 reviews)
"Everything was nice"

Reviewed on 19 Aug, 2026

avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
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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 Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium 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
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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
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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.

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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