The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Tuscaloosa

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Tuscaloosa

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Tuscaloosa, Alabama? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Tuscaloosa, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Tuscaloosa to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Tuscaloosa, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Tuscaloosa for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Tuscaloosa for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Tuscaloosa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 2321 6th Street, The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has great rooms from $185 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and city views. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a pet-free facility at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge


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Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown which has nice rooms starting at $146. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2451 Jack Warner Parkway West. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Tuscaloosa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University By IHG to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $101. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a fitness center, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1120 Veterans Memorial Parkway. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.9 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


AC Hotels by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

With terrific rooms from $126, AC Hotels by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown, at 2585 Gary Fitts Street provides a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Capstone

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Tuscaloosa

Hotel Capstone has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $121 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 320 Paul W Bryant Drive. Furthermore, it also offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.6 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown is 9.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $147, and it's located at 2410 University Boulevard. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown By IHG because it has great rooms that start at $129. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 111 Greensboro Avenue. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, evening entertainment, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Tuscaloosa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $114 (before taxes). It's located at 4020 Greensboro Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 3920 Mcfarland Boulevard East, La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Tuscaloosa University has great rooms from $81 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a hot tub, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.6 miles from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Tuscaloosa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa which has nice rooms starting at $116. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 800 Hollywood Boulevard. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 3.1 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Cullman, and Hoover.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Tuscaloosa, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Tuscaloosa, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Tuscaloosa, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Tuscaloosa, Best Hotels for One Week in Tuscaloosa, Best Hotels for One Night in Tuscaloosa, or Best Business Hotels in Tuscaloosa.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Tuscaloosa?

Tuscaloosa Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$104

Travelers to Tuscaloosa, Alabama will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 20 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $104. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Tuscaloosa.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $147
  • 3-star hotels: $119
  • 2-star hotels: $72


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