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 great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable 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 great live music.
Memphis Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Memphis Zoo home during your travels in Memphis? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River
Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission
Top hotels in University District
Hu. Hotel
This was the worst hotel i have ever stayed at. No where on the website does it talk about parling cost and the incident fee of 75 dollars a day. Breakfast for 10 dollars all you got was nothing health. The party that was on the roof top kept me up that night. The walls are very thin and you can ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
The breakfast was fabulous. There was barbecue potatoes, onions, peppers under our eggs. And there was enough left for breakfast the next day.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Great location. Food was good.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
The Peabody Memphis
From the moment you walk in you can feel the southern hospitality! Loved watching the duck march and learning about all the history of the Peabody. It’s so beautiful, premium bedding and special touches abound!
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Property was very nice, except extremely bad communication on the observation deck hours. The lady at the desk did not inform us that it was on limited hours and it was not posted anywhere. We were only told that it was closing early Sunday. We ended up checking out early due to having nothing else ...
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Breakfast was good. Room was decent. The room had a big stain on the carpet. Air-conditioning was eh.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
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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 Galloway Golf Course and Theatre Memphis.
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.
