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North Tower Luxury Room 1 King Non-Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

1. Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination
4.0 star property
University District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (7,438 reviews)
"The room was clean, parking was great, and the staff was very friendly."
United States
Shirley
The price is ￥4,074
￥11,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown

Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown
2.0 star property
University District
5.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff and location were great."
United States
Mayra
The price is ￥10,159
￥11,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

3. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown
2.5 star property
University District
5.4 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"It was decent for the stay. Would most likely stay again for the price. Great staff."
United States
Jackson
The price is ￥11,797
￥13,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

4. Red Roof Inn Reno

Red Roof Inn Reno
2.0 star property
University District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (37 reviews)
"It’s in a great location . The location is quiet"
United States
Simon
The price is ￥12,278
￥13,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Red Roof Inn Reno
50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

5. J Resort

J Resort
3.5 star property
Downtown Reno, 2.4 km from University District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8,143 reviews)
"Great place to stay and good food option!"
United States
Billy
The price is ￥6,762
￥13,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
J Resort
Interior detail

6. Hyatt Place Reno Tahoe Airport

Hyatt Place Reno Tahoe Airport
3.0 star property
Reno/Tahoe Airport, 6 km from University District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Trisha
The price is ￥31,951
￥36,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hyatt Place Reno Tahoe Airport
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

7. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, WorldHotels Elite

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, WorldHotels Elite
4.5 star property
5.9 km from University District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,675 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Cynthia
The price is ￥9,831
￥19,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, WorldHotels Elite
Lounge

8. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
4.5 star property
7 km from University District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,814 reviews)
"Our favorite place to stay every time we visit family in Reno"
United States
Alfredo
The price is ￥17,204
￥27,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

9. Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
4.0 star property
4.4 km from University District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (9,409 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥9,045
￥18,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

10. Nugget Casino Resort

Nugget Casino Resort
4.0 star property
5.2 km from University District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (8,146 reviews)
"Fantastic experience would stay here again!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥6,217
￥15,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Nugget Casino Resort
View from property

11. Aloft by Marriott Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Aloft by Marriott Reno-Tahoe International Airport
3.0 star property
Reno/Tahoe Airport, 5.9 km from University District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff mad it feel like a high class hotel with middle of the road prices. Great bar and food, shuttle was clean and friendly. Room was small but enough. I will be staying at an aloft in the future vrs any of the economy places"
United States
joshua
The price is ￥26,380
￥30,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Aloft by Marriott Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Exterior

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
2.5 star property
Reno/Tahoe Airport, 5.7 km from University District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff very nice guy upfront and the room was very nice for the price"
United States
savanna
The price is ￥22,406
￥25,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
Property amenity

13. Best Western Plus Sparks-Reno Hotel

Best Western Plus Sparks-Reno Hotel
3.0 star property
6.7 km from University District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"One of the best places I’ve stayed at."
United States
Leanne
The price is ￥26,323
￥30,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Best Western Plus Sparks-Reno Hotel
Exterior

14. Holiday Inn Express Reno Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Reno Airport by IHG
2.5 star property
Reno/Tahoe Airport, 4.9 km from University District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great!"
United States
Rosina
The price is ￥24,927
￥28,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Express Reno Airport by IHG
Coffee shop

15. Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination

Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination
4.0 star property
Downtown Reno, 2.2 km from University District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (6,374 reviews)
"Fun place to stay"
United States
Kenneth
The price is ￥6,574
￥14,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination
Room amenity

16. Motel 6 Reno, NV - Livestock Events Center

Motel 6 Reno, NV - Livestock Events Center
2.0 star property
Northeast Reno, 1.8 km from University District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,443 reviews)
"It was a good stay"
United States
Manuel
The price is ￥12,278
￥14,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Motel 6 Reno, NV - Livestock Events Center
Reception

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Reno West

Hampton Inn & Suites Reno West
2.5 star property
Northwest Reno, 7 km from University District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"very short stay but great location and very nice hotel"
United States
Lisa M.
The price is ￥28,288
￥32,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hampton Inn & Suites Reno West
A heated pool, sun loungers

18. Plaza Resort Club

Plaza Resort Club
3.5 star property
Downtown Reno, 2.6 km from University District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,169 reviews)
"Good place to stay."
United States
Weibo
The price is ￥21,078
￥24,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Plaza Resort Club
3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

19. Western Village Inn & Casino by Peppermill Resorts

Western Village Inn & Casino by Peppermill Resorts
3.5 star property
7.3 km from University District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,031 reviews)
"Great stay as always."
United States
Laurel
The price is ￥11,788
￥13,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Western Village Inn & Casino by Peppermill Resorts
Lobby

20. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Reno Airport

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Reno Airport
2.5 star property
Reno/Tahoe Airport, 5.7 km from University District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,615 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
giovanni
The price is ￥16,221
￥18,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Reno Airport
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Where to stay in University District

Find the best University District areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Reno

Discover this major technology center with outdoor recreation activities like skiing and water sports at nearby lakes. Enjoy performances at Pioneer Center, visit Nevada Museum of Art, and explore hotel casinos like Atlantis and Peppermill.

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Reno/Tahoe Airport

Check out the casinos, restaurants, and spas while spending some time in Reno/Tahoe Airport. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Peppermill or Atlantis Casino.

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Old Southwest

If you're spending some time in Old Southwest, Truckee River and Nevada Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

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Northeast Reno

If you're spending some time in Northeast Reno, Reno Livestock Events Center and Greater Nevada Field are top sights worth seeing.

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West University

If you're spending some time in West University, Great Basin Adventure and Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center are top sights worth seeing.

Top University District Hotel Reviews

Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good
"Pretty Good for the price."
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Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in University District?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Reno's University District neighborhood. Be sure to check out Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center and Lawlor Events Center as part of your University District travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in University District?
Based on our traveler data, Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination is one of the top choices for your stay in University District. This resort is a short 5-minute walk from Reno Events Center, and it offers a casino and 6 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown and Red Roof Inn Reno.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the University District area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Reno, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 53 University District hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University District, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in University District.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to University District?
For more details about updating your trip to University District or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What are the top things to see and do in University District?
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, Wilbur D. May Center, and Great Basin Adventure are family favorites to check out in University District. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Lawlor Events Center and Nevada Historical Society are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around University District include Mackay Stadium, Reno Livestock Events Center, and Reno Events Center. While you're out sightseeing, National Bowling Stadium and X-marks The Spot Adventure Quests are a couple of additional sights to visit in Reno.

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