University District
Memphis
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Popular places to visit
University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis as part of your travels around 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 browsing the exhibits at Memphis Museum of Science & History during your trip to Memphis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
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.
University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis as part of your travels around Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Top hotels in University District
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Very clean rooms. Great location. 1 block from the start of Beale street
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hu. Hotel
Excellent stay overall.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
The room was amazing and comfortable. The staff was outstanding and greeted you with a smile and was very courteous and welcoming and outstanding service. I would definitely recommend to anyone to stay there and I definitely stay there again in the future.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Rooms are excellent. Customer service was amazing and fast.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Love the guesthouse. Always my go to when I’m in Memphis:
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Memphis Vitality Hotel
The hot tub was hot, the pool was nice and cool but not chilly. Sometimes heated pools feel like swimming in urine, and this one isn't like that!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University District
East Memphis
Travellers to East Memphis praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Theatre Memphis and Memphis Botanic Garden.
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper-Young Historic District is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Children's Museum of Memphis are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Central Gardens
Though Central Gardens may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Minglewood Hall and Overton Square.
Midtown
Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring.
Crosstown
When in Crosstown, you can plan a visit to Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
