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Featured University Area Hotels

Hotel Capstone
Hotel Capstone
3 out of 5
320 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL
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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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

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
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Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,165 reviews)
"Staff was great! Breakfast was delicious"

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

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
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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! (1,008 reviews)
"It was out from Birmingham, AL, not far from I-20, good price, being renovated, nice size rooms, and friendly staff. The room had everything, very nice soap, shampoo and conditioner. The shower had great water pressure. We did not stay for breakfast but the dinning area seemed nice enough and we ..."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Greystone Inn and Suites
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Good location, very clean, large room and bathroom, well furnished and everything providdd. Breakfast as you’d expect on an inn .. reasonable choice, enough seating, coffee wasn’t great and fruit juices watery but it was fine. Staff were very helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near 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! (975 reviews)
"Great customer service"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Avid Hotels Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
Avid Hotels Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
2.5 out of 5
3924 McFarland Boulevard East, 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 helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
Conveniently located and clean, but thin Walls
"Hotel was nice and new. Very Strong smell in hallways. Smelled lik3 carpet cleaner x 100. So if you or your family have odor sensitivity, spend the extra 20 bucks and go elsewhere. Also, paper thin walls. If your a light sleeper then good luck. Comotion outside woke me up several times d3spite being ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Avid Hotels Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa by Marriott
Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa by Marriott
2.5 out of 5
4101 Courtney Dr, 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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (559 reviews)
"The manager and all staff made this the best experience. I stayed in the same hotel in a different city the night before and it was the worse experience I ever had. So I was glad I gave it another shot."

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa by Marriott
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 WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"What they offer for the price is very good. The staff are usually very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa/Near University
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
2 out of 5
3501 McFarland Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
6/10 (590 reviews)
"Price was affordable"

Reviewed on May 17, 2025

Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
2 out of 5
230 Skyland Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I love the friendly staff, I love how simple check in is, I love the convenience of the location, I love the cleanliness of the hotel, I loved the safety, I just love this place."

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
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! (472 reviews)
"Great location to UA. The staff was the nicest we've had at a hotel in a long time."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG
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! (226 reviews)
"Always clean , nice beds, friendly staff."

Reviewed on May 11, 2025

Travelodge 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 $67
  • 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.