University District Travel Guide

Spokane

Bing Crosbys family moved from Tacoma, Washington to Spokane, Washington in 1906 when he was 3 years old. The family rented a home for the first several years prior to building this one from a kit in 1911. It is located just north of the Gonzaga University Campus. The house is 1,350 square feet and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is now run as a museum which is open everyday but Sunday with free admission.
Bing Crosbys family moved from Tacoma, Washington to Spokane, Washington in 1906 when he was 3 years old. The family rented a home for the first several years prior to building this one from a kit in 1911. It is located just north of the Gonzaga University Campus. The house is 1,350 square feet and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is now run as a museum which is open everyday but Sunday with free admission.
Founded In 1887 by Father Joseph Cataldo, an Italian born Jesuit, he named the new school after his fellow Jesuit and fellow Italian, St. Aloysius Gonzaga.
Located on the campus of Gonzaga University, the present St. Aloysius church was dedicated October 12, 1911.  It has the largest seating capacity among Catholic churches in Spokane, able to accommodate 1,100 worshipers.  The church, which replaced an original wooden structure, was designed by the architectural firm of Preusse & Zittle of Spokane.  An adapted Romanesque style, its many rounded arches and graceful circular features help to soften construction lines.  The church, begun in 1909, took almost exactly two years to build at a cost of $176,125.
Riverwalk view from the dining room during breakfast. #OrbitzTravel

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in University District

Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane

Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane

3.5 out of 5
700 N Division St Spokane WA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,680 reviews)
Room was great! We will definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Spokane Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Spokane Downtown

3 out of 5
211 S Division Street Spokane WA
The price is ₹7,631 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹7,631
₹9,012 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,116 reviews)
Clean room Nice hotel Nice as long as you drive to where you are going Homeless people on the street around the hotel

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Spokane Downtown
Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Spokane

Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Spokane

2.5 out of 5
923 E 3rd Ave Spokane WA
The price is ₹6,101 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹6,101
₹7,359 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Spokane
Courtyard by Marriott Spokane Downtown at the Convention Ctr

Courtyard by Marriott Spokane Downtown at the Convention Ctr

3 out of 5
401 N Riverpoint Blvd Spokane WA
The price is ₹10,061 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹10,061
₹11,737 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
If all you need is a place to sleep this place is, well, ok. Although my wife and I had the worst night sleep in forever. Maybe it was our fault. Although the room did come with some free M&M’s left over. So had an option for an evening snack on floor candy. I think that almost makes up for the lack ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Spokane Downtown at the Convention Ctr
Best Western Plus City Center

Best Western Plus City Center

3 out of 5
33 W Spokane Falls Blvd Spokane WA
The price is ₹9,893 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹9,893
₹11,549 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
I hate leaving negative reviews, but this experience was honestly really upsetting. I booked this hotel for the night before a major surgery because I needed to stay close to the hospital. Unfortunately, the environment felt extremely unsafe. There were multiple people lingering around the parking ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus City Center
Fairfield Inn & Suites Spokane Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites Spokane Downtown

3 out of 5
311 N Riverpoint Boulevard Spokane WA
The price is ₹10,652 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹10,652
₹12,400 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (907 reviews)
Staff was great very friendly and accommodating. I was very upset when I went down to coffee Monday morning and I ask for French vanilla creamer and the staff told me that company rules they can't put it out on weekdays. I probably won't stay on your properties again

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites Spokane Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around University District

The famous clock tower is now lit up with a tribute to our Gonzaga Bulldogs who are now number one on the country and undefeated.

Riverside

While visiting Riverside, you might make a stop by sights like First Interstate Center for the Arts and Numerica SkyRide at Riverfront Spokane.

Riverside
Bing Crosbys family moved from Tacoma, Washington to Spokane, Washington in 1906 when he was 3 years old. The family rented a home for the first several years prior to building this one from a kit in 1911. It is located just north of the Gonzaga University Campus. The house is 1,350 square feet and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is now run as a museum which is open everyday but Sunday with free admission.

Logan

If you're spending some time in Logan, McCarthey Athletic Center and Stevens Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

Logan
Default Image

East Central

While visiting East Central, you might make a stop by sights like Sky High Sports Trampoline Center and Fast Kart.

East Central
St Maarten and St Martin showing a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture

Downtown Spokane

5/5(4 area reviews)

The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Spokane. Make a stop by Bing Crosby Theater or Knitting Factory while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Spokane
Beautiful cathedral that offers tours.

Cliff - Cannon

Though Cliff - Cannon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox and Knitting Factory.

Cliff - Cannon
Manito has a big flower garden of roses and other flowers

South Hill

You'll love the stunning river views in South Hill, and you might want to stick around to check out Manito Park, a top place to visit.

South Hill


University District Travel Guide