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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! (1,003 reviews)
Beautiful and quiet hotel
"Beautiful hotel. On UA’s campus which is very pretty. Room was large and extremely comfortable. Restaurant food and drinks were fabulous. Staff were friendly and attentive. Only issue was that we were traveling with 2 dogs and their web site we would have water dishes and mat and treats for them. ..."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Hotel Capstone
WestGate Luxury Condominiums
WestGate Luxury Condominiums
4 out of 5
1150 8th St, Tuscaloosa, AL
Fully refundable
Stay at this 4-star condo in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Gorgas House are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Beautiful Condo
"Amazing property and location"

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2023

WestGate Luxury Condominiums
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! (1,113 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. Great variety at breakfast. We will be back."

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

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! (1,005 reviews)
Fantastic place
"The Greystone is amazing. The staff are all super friendly. We stayed one night with our dogs and absolutely loved it! We will return!"

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

Greystone Inn and Suites
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean, albeit small, staff was friendly and helpful, location was great."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa/Near University
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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! (891 reviews)
"Walking trail along the river is right out the door. Rooftop bar overlooking the river is fantastic."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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! (896 reviews)
"No complaints here. Everything was on point."

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
3.5 out of 5
2410 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location as it was walkable to several restaurants. Room was fantastic!"

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown
3 out of 5
2451 JACK WARNER PARKWAY WEST, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (453 reviews)
"Huge rooms, great breakfast, great location"

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown
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 WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Affordable, convenient location."

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (722 reviews)
Comfortable stay just a few issues
"The room was fine. The only issue that I had was that there was a cigarette burn hole in our sheet on the bed and a dark spot that was a burn but not all the way thru. There was also curly hair found in the towels, it was a black curly hair that was in the threads of the towels we used. Other than ..."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area
2.5 out of 5
2816 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 helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (344 reviews)
"The staff was great. The room was decent with a relatively comfortable bed, but the road noise was a bit much and the breakfast only had a few things worth eating."

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area
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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:

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  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $63
  • 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.