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.

Stay near popular University Area attractions

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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Open Photo by Jason Mann

Bryant-Denny Stadium

9.6/10 (1,212 reviews)
Catch an event at Bryant-Denny Stadium during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
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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$59
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$174 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
S$174
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (1,297 reviews)
"Caught the Capstone on an away game weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Next time though, I’ll ask if the football team will be staying there. The 5:45 am wake up call up and down the hallway was unexpected but got the day off to a roaring start!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct, 2026

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$115 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
S$115
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,452 reviews)
"The staff was great and the place was clean. The breakfast was good and plenty to choose from…my only issue was with the pillows on the bed, I usually bring my own and I just couldn’t get comfortable with the ones provided but that’s more a me issue than them!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Greystone Inn and Suites

Greystone Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
11170 Will Walker Road Vance AL
The price is S$87 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
S$87
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vance. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Greystone Inn and Suites
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 17 Oct to 18 Oct
S$82
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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 ...
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

2.5 out of 5
2285 JACK WARNER PKWY Tuscaloosa AL
The price is S$149 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
S$149
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and there is a separate vent in the bathroom for moisture and noise reduction. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast options were good and are available until 10am. Convenient location to campus. Ample parking. Only caveat is that there is a median on the street so if you’re approaching ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct, 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Best Western University Inn

Best Western University Inn

2.5 out of 5
3801 Mcfarland Blvd E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is S$111 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
S$111
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Room clean, bed comfortable ,breakfast quite good many items."

Reviewed on 7 Oct, 2026

Best Western University Inn
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Where to stay in University Area

Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The First African Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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 large building with a sign reading "Mary Hewell Alston Hall" at the entrance.
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.

Druid City

Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.

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