Campus visit stays

Hotels near University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, ALPublic university

17min walk,
closest stay

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Your visit starts atCatherine and Pettus Randall Welcome CenterThe school's visit page, read November 10, 2026

CommencementColeman ColiseumUsually in May. About a 22-minute walk from where visits start.The school's commencement page

Closest stayHotel CapstoneAbout a 17-minute walk from the tour start.

The school's own site

The short answer

The closest place to stay is Hotel Capstone, about a 17-minute walk from the tour start. 2 places to stay are no more than about a 20-minute walk away.

What these minutes run to

Minutes run to Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center, which the school's own visit page gives as the place to come for a campus visit. We found that building on the map by name. Map dated November 2026. The full method

From the school

University of Alabama keeps its own where-to-stay page.

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Where to stay near University of Alabama

To the tour start

To commencement

The hotel has

A short walk away

36 places to stay

Reading the cards: minutes are our estimates from map distance, so they say "about". Breakfast, suites and kitchens are what each hotel brand promises across its hotels, not something we checked room by room. The places listed under a hotel are the closest ones within roughly a 10-minute walk of its door.

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17 minwalk to the tour start, about

5 minwalk to commencement, about

Hotel Capstone

320 Paul W Bryant, Tuscaloosa, AL

Somewhere to eat: Jack's, about 7 min on foot, and 5 more close by

See room prices Walking route Hotel's own site

20 minwalk to the tour start, about

27 minwalk to commencement, about

Bama Bed and Breakfast

46 Sherwood Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL

Somewhere to eat: Firehouse Subs, about 7 min on foot, and dozens more close by
Groceries: Publix, about 6 min on foot
Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 8 min on foot

See room prices Walking route

6 mindrive to the tour start, about

41 minwalk to commencement, about

Residence Inn Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
Kitchen in room (in-room kitchens are this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Lai Lai, about 9 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

6 mindrive to the tour start, about

27 minwalk to commencement, about

Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

Hampton Inn & Suites · 600 Harper Lee Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Baumhower's Victory Grille, about 1 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

8 mindrive to the tour start, about

27 minwalk to commencement, about

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University

1120 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Smoothie King, about 4 min on foot, and 15 more close by
Groceries: ALDI, about 6 min on foot
Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 6 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

9 mindrive to the tour start, about

43 minwalk to commencement, about

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University

2285 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Decades Pub & Grub, about 3 min on foot, and dozens more close by
Groceries: Cravings, about 4 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

9 mindrive to the tour start, about

40 minwalk to commencement, about

The Alamite

2301 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL

Somewhere to eat: FIVE Tuscaloosa, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
Groceries: Cravings, about 3 min on foot

See room prices Driving route

9 mindrive to the tour start, about

35 minwalk to commencement, about

Hometowne Suites

Groceries: La Bodeguita, about 9 min on foot

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9 mindrive to the tour start, about

35 minwalk to commencement, about

InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa

1650 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL

Kitchen in room (in-room kitchens are this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Starbucks, about 10 min on foot
Groceries: La Bodeguita, about 8 min on foot

See room prices Driving route

9 mindrive to the tour start, about

45 minwalk to commencement, about

Ivory Dynasty by Collodge

Inn / B&B · 221 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL

Somewhere to eat: Rolf's German Resturant, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
Groceries: Cravings, about 4 min on foot

See room prices Driving route

9 mindrive to the tour start, about

34 minwalk to commencement, about

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Tuscaloosa Near University

1417 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Starbucks, about 7 min on foot, and 1 more close by

See room prices Driving route

9 mindrive to the tour start, about

44 minwalk to commencement, about

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown

2410 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Side By Side, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
Groceries: Cravings, about 2 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

9 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Homewood Suites

2541 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
Kitchen in room (in-room kitchens are this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Heritage House Coffee & Tea, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
Groceries: Cravings, about 5 min on foot

See room prices Driving route

9 mindrive to the tour start, about

44 minwalk to commencement, about

AC Hotel

Somewhere to eat: Taco Bell, about 3 min on foot, and dozens more close by
Groceries: Cravings, about 6 min on foot

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9 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Hotel Indigo

Somewhere to eat: Heritage House Coffee & Tea, about 1 min on foot, and 22 more close by
Groceries: Cravings, about 7 min on foot

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10 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Boulevard

2610 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
Kitchen in room (in-room kitchens are this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Side By Side, about 5 min on foot, and dozens more close by
Groceries: Cravings, about 6 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

11 mindrive to the tour start, about

38 minwalk to commencement, about

TownePlace Suites Tuscaloosa University Area

2816 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
Kitchen in room (in-room kitchens are this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Buffalo Wild Wings, about 2 min on foot, and 3 more close by

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

11 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Ole English Mill

Somewhere to eat: Catch a Taste Restaurant, about 5 min on foot
Groceries: Piggly Wiggly, about 7 min on foot

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12 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Econo Lodge

Motel · 1930 McFarland Boulevard, Northport, AL

Somewhere to eat: Swen, about 1 min on foot, and 19 more close by
Groceries: Publix, about 2 min on foot
Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 2 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

12 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Best Western Catalina Inn

2015 McFarland Boulevard, Northport

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Waffle House, about 1 min on foot, and 23 more close by
Groceries: Publix, about 5 min on foot
Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

12 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

America's Best Value Inn

Somewhere to eat: Captain D's, about 1 min on foot, and 8 more close by

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12 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Motel 6

Motel

Somewhere to eat: Krystal, about 2 min on foot, and 8 more close by

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13 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Bel-Aire Motel

Motel · 3715 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL

Somewhere to eat: Wright's Restaurant, about 2 min on foot, and 1 more close by
Groceries: La Morenita, about 4 min on foot

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13 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

La Quinta Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa University

3920 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Burger King, about 2 min on foot, and 14 more close by
Groceries: Fresh Value, about 6 min on foot
Pharmacy: Rite Aid, about 7 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

13 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Comfort Suites Tuscaloosa near University

3916 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Burger King, about 2 min on foot, and 15 more close by
Groceries: Fresh Value, about 7 min on foot
Pharmacy: Rite Aid, about 7 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

13 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

avid Hotel

Somewhere to eat: Burger King, about 4 min on foot, and 14 more close by
Groceries: Fresh Value, about 5 min on foot
Pharmacy: Rite Aid, about 5 min on foot

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13 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Best Western University Inn

3801 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: The Curry Kitchen, about 2 min on foot, and 16 more close by
Groceries: Fresh Value, about 9 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

13 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Budget Inn Northport

2600 McFarland Boulevard, Northport, AL

Somewhere to eat: Lost Pizza Company, about 2 min on foot, and 15 more close by
Groceries: Save-A-Lot, about 4 min on foot
Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 9 min on foot

See room prices Driving route

13 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

SpringHill Suites Tuscaloosa

4020 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Archibald & Woodrow's BBQ, about 6 min on foot, and 8 more close by

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

14 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Fairfield Inn

4101 Courtney Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Baumhower's Victory Grille, about 6 min on foot, and 12 more close by

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

14 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Quality Inn & Suites

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Hot Wok Express, about 2 min on foot, and 15 more close by
Groceries: Fresh Value, about 2 min on foot
Pharmacy: Rite Aid, about 2 min on foot

See room prices Driving route

14 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Courtyard Tuscaloosa

4115 Courtney Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL

Somewhere to eat: Baumhower's Victory Grille, about 4 min on foot, and 17 more close by

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14 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa

800 Hollywood Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL

Somewhere to eat: Baumhower's Victory Grille, about 3 min on foot, and 17 more close by

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

14 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Ambassador Inn & Suites

Somewhere to eat: Los Tarascos, about 2 min on foot, and 2 more close by

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14 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Ramada Tuscaloosa

631 Skyland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL

Somewhere to eat: Crimson Wings, about 2 min on foot, and 11 more close by
Groceries: Fresh Value, about 4 min on foot
Pharmacy: Rite Aid, about 4 min on foot

See room prices Driving route Hotel's own site

14 mindrive to the tour start, about

45+ minwalk to commencement, about

Candlewood Suites Tuscaloosa

651 Skyland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL

Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
Kitchen in room (in-room kitchens are this brand's standard)

Somewhere to eat: Crimson Wings, about 2 min on foot, and 11 more close by
Groceries: Fresh Value, about 4 min on foot
Pharmacy: Rite Aid, about 4 min on foot

See room prices Driving route

Graduation weekend at University of Alabama

University of Alabama holds its main ceremony at Coleman Coliseum, usually in May. On our map, 1 place to stay sits no more than about a 10-minute walk from it and 1 within about 20. Several ceremonies by college over the weekend, not one. www.ua.edu/commencement/ today shows only fall 2026 (December 11, Coleman Coliseum); spring quote is from UA's own news site.

Rooms close to campus tend to go first for commencement, often months ahead and with a two-night minimum. If the walkable ones are gone, sort the list by the 10-minute drive chip and look one town over. Our graduation weekend guide covers timing.

Worth doing before you book

Look at your tour confirmation: the meeting spot can differ by day or by program.
Ask the hotel about parking; near many campuses it costs extra or is off site.
Touring two schools in one day? Leave room for lunch and the drive between them.
For move-in or graduation, ask about minimum stays and the cancellation deadline.

University of Alabama gear for the ride home

A hat for the tour, a hoodie for the acceptance letter, a frame for the far end of it all. Each button runs an Amazon search for that item with the school's name filled in.

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Questions parents ask

Is there a hotel you can walk to University of Alabama from?

2 places to stay are no more than about a 20-minute walk from the tour start; none are inside 10 minutes.

Where do campus tours start at University of Alabama?

Minutes run to Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center, which the school's own visit page gives as the place to come for a campus visit. We found that building on the map by name.

Where should we stay for University of Alabama graduation?

The main ceremony is at Coleman Coliseum. 1 place to stay is no more than about a 10-minute walk from it. Book as early as the hotels allow, and widen the search to a short drive if the walkable rooms are taken.

Are there hotels with free breakfast near University of Alabama?

22 hotels within a 20-minute drive belong to brands that include breakfast; none of them is within a 20-minute walk.

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