Title: Downtown Travel Guide: Best of Downtown, Tuscaloosa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Hotels.d903745925896433664.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Tuscaloosa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Tuscaloosa.d3390.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Tuscaloosa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tuscaloosa.d3390.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown.d903745925896433664.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown.d903745925896433664.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Travel Guide ## Tuscaloosa ![Charming riverboat docked along the banks of the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa. We stayed at Hotel Indigo which is an easy walk to the river.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3390/cbf04d97-371d-4c25-911e-118de476b5ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charming riverboat docked along the banks of the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa. We stayed at Hotel Indigo which is an easy walk to the river.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3390/cbf04d97-371d-4c25-911e-118de476b5ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion which includes heritage architecture and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340967233/8b912feb-4cbc-4141-b853-1f02dc165cad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tuscaloosa which includes a house, a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340950702/654248cc-04f3-477b-8a23-ec56c811f7ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tuscaloosa featuring signage and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340969870/15435c72-d0c1-4389-ab72-3715b23972f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Tuscaloosa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuscaloosa.dx3390) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Tuscaloosa Amphitheater showing nightlife, night scenes and performance art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653610/cfcd7ec3-6a9c-427f-950a-b86bbf482e43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuscaloosa-Amphitheater-Downtown.d553248621532653610.Attraction) ![Tuscaloosa showing a park, building ruins and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340954769/5283f84c-2d32-4d27-b6da-5ee1e302011b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Capitol Park Visit the ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol and enjoy picnics at this popular downtown Tuscaloosa park, then drink in some local history at a 19th-century tavern. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitol-Park-Tuscaloosa.d553248634340954769.Attraction) ![Tuscaloosa featuring signage and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340969870/15435c72-d0c1-4389-ab72-3715b23972f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murphy African American Museum Visit this heritage museum to learn about the lifestyle of African Americans in Tuscaloosa during the early 20th century. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-African-American-Museum-Tuscaloosa.d553248634340969870.Attraction) ![Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion which includes heritage architecture and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340967233/8b912feb-4cbc-4141-b853-1f02dc165cad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jemison-Van-De-Graaff-Mansion-Tuscaloosa.d553248634340967233.Attraction) ![Tuscaloosa which includes a house, a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340950702/654248cc-04f3-477b-8a23-ec56c811f7ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Battle–Friedman House Visit this historic house to see displays of period furniture and elaborate architectural designs that provide a peek into 19th-century life in Tuscaloosa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/BattleFriedman-House-Tuscaloosa.d553248634340950702.Attraction) ![Tuscaloosa featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097636/920a11dd-210b-461d-97b0-dfe9ba7c4417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Alabama Stroll along tree-lined pathways and visit historic buildings, museums, galleries and sports arenas while experiencing life at one of Alabama’s oldest universities. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Alabama-Tuscaloosa.d6097636.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown ![Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14760400/14760365/04136052_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG 111 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa AL £93 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Nice property. Nice front desk personnel. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=14760365&PinnedHotelID=14760365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=903745925896433664) ![Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51880000/51876900/51876889/29a7db55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University 2285 JACK WARNER PKWY Tuscaloosa AL £71 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews) Room was clean and staff was extremely courteous!!!! Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=51876889&PinnedHotelID=51876889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=903745925896433664) ![Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8810000/8804500/8804402/7c8e1d3d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown 2410 University Boulevard Tuscaloosa AL £114 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Great Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=8804402&PinnedHotelID=8804402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=903745925896433664) ![Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59820000/59814900/59814881/e50c2f38_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown 2451 JACK WARNER PARKWAY WEST Tuscaloosa AL £100 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (660 reviews) Large, clean rooms. Nice and spacious. Staff was very nice. Front desk employee, Jamya was super sweet and helpful. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=59814881&PinnedHotelID=59814881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=903745925896433664) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10630000/10627800/10627722/321dce66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd 2610 University Boulevard Tuscaloosa AL £86 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (910 reviews) Great staff, courteous and attentive! Clean room! Good breakfast! My only complaint was the pool area had a slight odor the first evening (maybe it was the puppy another guest had) because I didn’t smell it the next day.I would definitely recommend and stay again! Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=10627722&PinnedHotelID=10627722&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=903745925896433664) ![The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77100000/77092700/77092614/bafc5173_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 2321 6TH STREET Tuscaloosa AL £128 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (243 reviews) Clean room Nice lobby and bars Good registration Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=77092614&PinnedHotelID=77092614&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=903745925896433664) [See all 609 properties in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=903745925896433664) 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 Downtown hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=903745925896433664&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=903745925896433664&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=903745925896433664&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=903745925896433664&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=903745925896433664&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=903745925896433664&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Druid City Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Murphy African American Museum and Bryant-Denny Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuscaloosa-Druid-City.dx553248635976472466) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pinehurst Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuscaloosa-Pinehurst.dx553248635976481094) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Strip When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuscaloosa-The-Strip.dx553248635976481720) ![Alabama featuring an administrative building and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097636/619546ae-fe57-4e35-aff5-fc7b9c9cbc2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### University Area If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuscaloosa-University-Area.dx903750063872909312) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Tuscaloosa While West Tuscaloosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Murphy African American Museum and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuscaloosa-West-Tuscaloosa.dx984953072973647872) ![Swann Covered Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/903751271952400384/d676568c-7ee6-4ab5-912a-b9b2cc5ffef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North of the River While visiting North of the River, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Indian Hills Golf Course. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuscaloosa-North-Of-The-River.dx903751271952400384) --- --- - [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) # Downtown 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. 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