University District
Memphis
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Popular places to visit
University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis during your stay in Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Memphis Museum of Science & History
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Memphis Museum of Science & History during your trip to Memphis. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.
Beale Street
With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.
FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
National Civil Rights Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Things to do
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis Haunted History Bus Tour
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Top hotels in University District
Hu. Hotel
Room could be updated and Breakfast was short on food. Staff was friendly and location is good.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
My stay was everything you’d expect from a five star hotel. I had messed up my check in date and the guest service manager was more than helpful. The property top to bottom is clean and pristine. Plenty of options for food and beverage. Room was clean, linens comfortable, and the decor was on ...
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
The location is very convenient, especially since it’s directly connected to the convention center. However, I would not stay here again — especially in the winter. The lobby was extremely cold, with drafts coming in every time the main doors opened. The rooms especially the carpets are aged and ...
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
The only issue was the vomit on the bottom of the bathroom door near the toilet.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Clean rooms, valet parking was fast and all the staff was very courteous
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
TV remote didn’t work. Room key didn’t work. Extremely noisy at night. Hallway reaked of marijuana smoke. Located in a bad neighborhood.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University District
East Memphis
East Memphis is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Theatre Memphis and Memphis Botanic Garden.
Cooper-Young Historic District
The restaurants and churches are a few reasons travelers visit Cooper-Young Historic District. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Central Gardens
Central Gardens might not have many top sights, but Minglewood Hall and Overton Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Evergreen
Evergreen might not have many top sights, but Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Minglewood Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midtown
Theaters, live music, and museums are just a few things travelers enjoy about Midtown. Check out Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring the area.
Crosstown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Crosstown and surrounding area, you can visit Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
