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Hotel Capstone
Hotel Capstone
3 out of 5
320 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel if you need to stay on the UA campus. There is no breakfast included, and you'll have to get in your car to get breakfast unless you spend $12 to get the same breakfast you get for free at the nearby Holiday Inn. Will stay somewhere else within walking distance of food and shopping ..."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

Hotel Capstone
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1120 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL
Fully refundable
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (417 reviews)
"It was super clean! Nice rooms"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG
Greystone Inn and Suites
Greystone Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
11170 Will Walker Road, Vance, AL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vance. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed here during a road trip and the beds here were super comfy! Very Clean as well! Bring your food because there are limited dining options in the area, especially late night. I’d stay there again! Def recommend 😌"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

Greystone Inn and Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
2.5 out of 5
3920 McFarland Blvd. E, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,136 reviews)
"This is one of the nicer La Quintas we’ve stayed in. The room was spacious with plenty of plugs and the shower was very nice! I’m glad we found this hotel."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

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
Fully refundable
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
"My room was spacious and comfortable. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. My only issue was the amount of dust in my room on things like the lamps and walls. It was dusty in there but not enough to make me change rooms."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Best Western University Inn
Best Western University Inn
2.5 out of 5
3801 Mcfarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Book a 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great property for the money. Employees are friendly. Considering the location it’s clean and feels safe."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Best Western University Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
2.5 out of 5
2285 JACK WARNER PKWY, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (967 reviews)
"Julie at the front desk was so lovely. Made this tired traveler feel at home"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Travelodge by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Travelodge by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
2 out of 5
4122 McFarland Blvd East, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Stay at this hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (194 reviews)
Hotel review
"The outter appearance was a bit sketchy, the hotel looks run down from the outside. However, inside thw room was nice. The tv was very small for the room, could barley see it feom the bed."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa/Near University
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa/Near University
2.5 out of 5
1417 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I got there a little early but they have a sign posted no early check in. My room wasn’t ready at 3:00 had to wait a little."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa/Near University
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
2.5 out of 5
4810 Skyland Blvd E., Tuscaloosa, AL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (746 reviews)
"I love it"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG
2.5 out of 5
6350 Interstate Drive, Cottondale, AL
Fully refundable
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cottondale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
"Staff was polite and helpful."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
2.5 out of 5
631 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (773 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
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Hotels in University Area

Tuscaloosa is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on University Area. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that University Area has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of University Area hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Tuscaloosa so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the University Area underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the University Area city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of University Area cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: Snag some of the best hotels in University Area at an almost too good to be true rate. After you book, we’ll reveal the name of the hotel. You can get a luxury hotel at a budget price.
  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $64
  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the University Area hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.