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 Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in University City
Hilton Charlotte University Place
This was a quick trip ! The scenery was beautiful. I loved that the table in the lobby had charging ports everywhere and USB ports. Very modern. We checked in a little early which was wonderful for traveling guests. The restaurant had delicious cuisine. The pool not being opened until Memorial Day ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Run down, not cleaned on floor in bathroom
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
Great service
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
Location is great, not far from airport, nor from downtown and other major areas in Charlotte. Definitely recommend renting a vehicle, at least for us it was best. Lots of food options nearby, coffee shops etc. Hotel staff was very nice, room and hotel itself was very clean. We felt very comfortable ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
My room wasn’t clean the whole time I was there . I was gone for periods of time during the day for events and came back and my room still had trash from the morning and night before . Overall great stay
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Comfort Suites University - Research Park
Good Stay. We stayed two nights over the weekend. It's not a modern-looking hotel, but it did the job of giving us a comfortable place to stay. We didn't have any issues. Our room was clean. We didn't wake up in time for breakfast, so we can't comment on that. Plenty of restaurants and grocery store ...
Reviewed on 1 May 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.
