Title: University District Travel Guide: Best of University District, Reno Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in University District](https://expedia.co.uk/University-District-Hotels.d870616205302517760.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Activities)[University District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-University-District.d870616205302517760.Car-Hire-Guide)[University District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/University-District.d870616205302517760.Holidays-City-Breaks) # University District Travel Guide ## Reno ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065169/65d4b481-6235-40ce-8a6f-00ef73d8c7f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065105/291477cf-e77f-4b5f-953a-05b6084219cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065105/2720bcba-b15f-48c2-a495-bb60099fa01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065169/346df961-5a45-4604-ae58-37d8078764d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065169/155fd210-a63d-484a-8be6-e32d853c6b0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Reno travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno.dx602688) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065105/c4a9a365-4eff-44e7-afba-9f197184ee14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center Stargazers and science buffs will have all their questions answered in this landmark 1960s-designed planetarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fleischmann-Planetarium-And-Science-Center-West-University.d6065105.Attraction) ![Nevada Historical Society](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065159/3a51eab1-f770-4be2-bdee-efc46ba1ec22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nevada Historical Society From fossils to early slot machines, 10,000 years of Nevada history comes to life in this vast collection of artifacts, manuscripts, photographs and film. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nevada-Historical-Society-West-University.d6065159.Attraction) ![Wilbur D. May Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064351/7861e02f-773c-4345-94bc-2c934018e3fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilbur D. May Center Take the whole family on a day of discovery at this museum and botanical garden, where curious artifacts from around the globe bring faraway cultures to life. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilbur-D-May-Center-West-University.d6064351.Attraction) ![Peppermill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533114242/48205d1c-edfa-466c-b6e9-915a101b9460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Peppermill With 10 restaurants, more than a dozen bars and lounges, a spa, 1,500 slot machines and 48 gaming tables, this Tuscan-themed resort is an entertainment haven. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peppermill-Reno.d553248621533114242.Attraction) ![F4354E Reno, Nevada. Image shot 04/2015. Exact date unknown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034981/c415a79d-e616-4371-b548-1f7fdd79f18e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno-Sparks Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Reno-Sparks Convention Center during your trip to Reno. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Sparks-Convention-Center-Reno.d6034981.Attraction) ![National Bowling Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065157/df0b8721-ea54-4c9f-829f-43d11659ef8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Bowling Stadium This one-of-a-kind landmark building is dedicated to Reno’s favorite pastime and a quintessential American sport. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Bowling-Stadium-Downtown-Reno.d6065157.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46055438/0f76f2f2-ef8d-4cfa-b619-9605cfd6a522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning £30 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reno-ghost-tour-ruin.a46055438.activity-details) ![Clear Kayak Paddle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46088430/3a0456c0-dea9-43d1-b925-bbfc4e080948.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clear Kayak Paddle Tour £112 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour.a46088430.activity-details) ![Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46127511/44c16085-66ef-453e-aa76-3d0a5a18d45f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-e-bike-tour-on-lake-tahoes-east-shore-bike-path.a46127511.activity-details) ![Reno: XD Theater admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48301330/3564fb21-e2d1-44f6-b048-ef4be98e6e99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno: XD Theater Ticket at Max Action – Grand Sierra Resort £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reno-xd-theater-ticket-at-max-action-grand-sierra-resort.a48301330.activity-details) ![Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48348337/559e1ac1-82cb-4263-b75f-bf0a50d1bcc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning £24 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reno-ghost-tour-ruin.a48348337.activity-details) ![California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47432867/c3f6cc98-4504-4eaf-b46a-561c2b76d3ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours £30 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/california-adventure-bundle-8-self-guided-audio-tours.a47432867.activity-details) [See all activities in Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in University District ![Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28600/28594/aaf0c376_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination 500 N Sierra St Reno NV £64 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly resort in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family amenities in their ... 7.6/10 Good! (7,282 reviews) We had a great stay in a room that was very comfy. Everything was as expected. The staff was fantastic. Our only downside was whenever we requested the shuttle it was unavailable to us, but the walking was fine. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=28594&PinnedHotelID=28594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10397000/10396914/24ab7273_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown 636 N. Virginia St. Reno NV £43 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 5.6/10 (1,000 reviews) Yes, room was clean, air conditioning was great, staff were nice, microwave and fridge in room. I would recommend this place for a good stay. I'll visit again in the future time. Thank you. Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=10396914&PinnedHotelID=10396914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/919000/918980/13408860_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown 660 N. Virginia Street Reno NV £49 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 5.2/10 (1,000 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=918980&PinnedHotelID=918980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Murphys House House !!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36689100/36689036/c9ea72ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Murphys House House !! Reno NV Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill ... 10/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews) Wonderful host, huge beautiful home that has multiple large areas to socialize in a plethora of ways. Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=36689036&PinnedHotelID=36689036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=36689036&PinnedHotelID=36689036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Cozy Reno NV House by DT & UNR w/ pool table](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99923500/99923459/75e673f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Reno NV House by DT & UNR w/ pool table Reno NV Stay at this holiday home in Reno. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews) The house was very clean, the game room was great for entertainment especially the pool table. I will say the refrigerator in the garage had a smell to it but it wasn’t as strong unless you were next to it. But overall it was a great experience and liked how close grocery stores and fast food were ... Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=99923459&PinnedHotelID=99923459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=99923459&PinnedHotelID=99923459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Historic Reno Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124470000/124462200/124462131/367569f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic Reno Home Reno NV £122 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill ... 10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) everything was great location was great house was super clean host was very timely with the responses Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=124462131&PinnedHotelID=124462131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) [See all 955 properties in University District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=870616205302517760) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check University District hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=870616205302517760&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=870616205302517760&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=870616205302517760&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=870616205302517760&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=870616205302517760&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=870616205302517760&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around University District ![An aerial view of Reno's southern Galena neighborhood facing the mountains to the northeast.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473440/3d4e92e8-af95-4f45-be2f-43a8c1e7b718.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Reno If you're spending some time in Northeast Reno, Reno Livestock Events Center and Greater Nevada Field are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Northeast-Reno.dx553248635976473440) ![West University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065169/65d4b481-6235-40ce-8a6f-00ef73d8c7f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West University If you're spending some time in West University, Lawlor Events Center and Great Basin Adventure are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-West-University.dx553248635976473393) ![Downtown Reno](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327175/8f0e550e-a826-435d-b407-a1f39276bb78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Reno 3/5(9 area reviews) Downtown Reno is beloved for its first-class casinos. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Reno Arch and National Bowling Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Downtown-Reno.dx6054237) ![Cal Ave District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470569/2e21f591-51c5-4aea-91cf-5d6f977c5a2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cal Ave District While there might not be top attractions in Cal Ave District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Riverwalk District and National Automobile Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Cal-Ave-District.dx944534909609979904) ![Reno Nevada on Beautiful Spring Day - Downtown / Midtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469799/78e8131a-9279-4d37-8711-22968ef49d14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Midtown might not have many top sights, but National Automobile Museum and Riverwalk District are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Midtown.dx553248635976469799) ![Old Southwest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470569/14e677ae-1606-4853-aae7-aa74dc2f5508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Southwest While visiting Old Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Truckee River and Nevada Museum of Art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Old-Southwest.dx553248635976470569) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # University District Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app