West University Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Nat Taylor
Photo by Nat Taylor

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Old Tucson Studios
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Activities

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

NZ$26
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

NZ$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

NZ$26
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$18
per traveller
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

NZ$152
per adult
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best West University Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Tucson

Graduate by Hilton Tucson

4 out of 5
930 E 2nd St, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$245 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$245
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
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"Clean and good. I would stay again."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Graduate by Hilton Tucson
Tucson Marriott University Park

Tucson Marriott University Park

3.5 out of 5
880 E 2nd St, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$239 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$239
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Tucson Marriott University Park
Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites

Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1015 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$163 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$163
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Great staff great location"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites
University Inn

University Inn

2 out of 5
950 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$152 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$152
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"We came for family weekend at U of A. This hotel is 1 mile away so it was good for walking to the University, food and bars. Down side is it’s in a rough neighborhood. Staff was very friendly and rooms were clean and comfy beds."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

University Inn
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$108 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$108
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,698 reviews)
"Good service ans good instalations"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$195 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$195
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,991 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
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Other neighbourhoods around West University

Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

4/5(3 area reviews)

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes
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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
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Blenman-Elm

While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blenman-Elm
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South Tucson

Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

South Tucson
Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown

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