Title: West University Travel Guide: Best of West University, Reno Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West University](https://expedia.co.uk/West-University-Hotels.d553248635976473393.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)[West University Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-University.d553248635976473393.Car-Hire-Guide)[West University Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-University.d553248635976473393.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West University Travel Guide ## Reno ![Rancho San Rafael Park which includes landscape views and golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065169/65d4b481-6235-40ce-8a6f-00ef73d8c7f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rancho San Rafael Park which includes landscape views and golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065169/65d4b481-6235-40ce-8a6f-00ef73d8c7f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wilbur D. May Center featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064351/099dfbef-1205-4672-8c7b-382abe024905.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065105/291477cf-e77f-4b5f-953a-05b6084219cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wilbur D. May Center showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064351/f086e6c6-80e2-4c34-9992-93a324dcbc53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit West University 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 showing modern architecture and autumn leaves](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) ![Rancho San Rafael Park which includes autumn colours and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065169/9fc495fc-a599-46b5-a525-c358c0e5b3ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rancho San Rafael Park Take a break in Reno’s favorite park where wide open fields, formal gardens and hiking trails await. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rancho-San-Rafael-Park-West-University.d6065169.Attraction) ![Nevada Historical Society which includes a park](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 featuring dangerous animals](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) ![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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Sparks-Convention-Center-Reno.d6034981.Attraction) ![Peppermill featuring interior views and heritage elements](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) ### Things to do ![Hear voices from the beyond at the Underground Theater. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46055438/b7a75c3c-014b-4598-b767-9c17bce40c79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning £23 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reno-ghost-tour-ruin.a46055438.activity-details) ![Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48348337/878d7e51-57e7-4924-8b56-50d1496deb4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning £23 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reno-ghost-tour-ruin.a48348337.activity-details) ![Hear voices from the beyond at the Underground Theater. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46055438/b7a75c3c-014b-4598-b767-9c17bce40c79.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.a46055438.activity-details) ![Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46088430/3994a20d-f445-45e8-bd9b-39d8a8070dfd.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/d851548f-78c3-460d-968a-46734250aad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path £74 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 Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48348337/878d7e51-57e7-4924-8b56-50d1496deb4f.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) [See all activities in Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in West University ![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 £43 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 5.2/10 (1,004 reviews) Room was very clean. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=918980&PinnedHotelID=918980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473393) ![Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10397000/10396914/c686ac1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown 636 N. Virginia St. Reno NV £43 23 Feb - 24 Feb 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 ... 5.4/10 (1,000 reviews) The room was clean, and the staff were friendly. The building and room were old, and it was sometimes noisy from the street. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a decent, budget friendly room Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=10396914&PinnedHotelID=10396914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473393) ![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 £165 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews) Many places within a 10min drive! Very fun stay Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=99923459&PinnedHotelID=99923459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473393) ![Murphys House House !!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36689100/36689036/fdf38a4a_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 water park and a fitness centre. 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=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=36689036&PinnedHotelID=36689036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473393) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=36689036&PinnedHotelID=36689036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473393) ![Peppermill Resort Spa Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1920000/1915400/1915301/3b9bb6b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peppermill Resort Spa Casino 2707 S. Virginia Street Reno NV £89 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (6,638 reviews) We were given a free room upgrade, and it was a great room. We absolutely loved it and we fully enjoyed the restaurants and casino! Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=1915301&PinnedHotelID=1915301&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473393) ![Grand Sierra Resort and Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16500/16487/46557450_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Sierra Resort and Casino 2500 E 2nd St Reno NV £91 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (8,960 reviews) Great stay! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=16487&PinnedHotelID=16487&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473393) [See all 1,032 properties in West University](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976473393) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-University-District.dx870616205302517760) ![Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum which includes signage](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) ![Always good food. Always worth the wait. ](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) ![This picturesque River Walk features beautiful flowers that adorn the walking bridge. It is surrounded by a dense wooded area that's framed by the peaks of the Truckee River's mountain range. #LifeAtExpedia ](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) ![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) ![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. 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