University City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Lake Norman
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Charlotte Convention Center
In downtown Charlotte check out trade shows, sporting events and conventions at this key venue that features grand ballrooms and dining areas.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Top hotels in University City
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Clean room, great staff and beautiful location
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Our stay at Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place was absolutely wonderful and exceeded our expectations in every way. This was easily the cleanest hotel we’ve ever stayed in. Every area—from the lobby to our room—was spotless and well maintained, which immediately made us feel comfortable. ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
The hotel was adequate but understaffed and no restaurant/breakfast on site. Upon checking in the fee for a pet was triple the posted rate on Expedia (which was unexpected). Upon arriving to our two room suite, one of the air conditioners was not working - no maintenance on site and no other rooms ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
My overall experience was good, the overnight staff was very helpful. The room was clean and efficient, very quiet at night. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
Very Clean Property and the staff was great!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte University Research Park
Menu was fresh and felt safe in the area. Close to food stops also
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
North Charlotte
While you're in North Charlotte, take in top sights like Highland Park and jump on the metro at 36th Street Station to see more of the city.
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Highland Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Bank of America Stadium and American Legion Memorial Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Plaza Midwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Plaza Midwood and surrounding area, you can visit Visulite Theatre and American Legion Memorial Stadium.
First Ward
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of First Ward. Make a stop by Spectrum Center or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town.
Fourth Ward
Travellers choose Fourth Ward for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mint Street Tram Stop or Gateway Station Tram Stop and check out top sights like Discovery Place.
