University District, NV

Reno

Nevada Historical Society featuring a park
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center showing modern architecture
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center showing interior views
Rancho San Rafael Park featuring a garden, fall colors and rides
Rancho San Rafael Park

Popular places to visit

Things to do


University District Hotel Deals

Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown

Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown

2 out of 5
636 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$62 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Reno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Close to airport close to downtown"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown

2.5 out of 5
660 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$62 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
5/10 (1,004 reviews)
"It would be be a lot better to have a casino room on the bottom floor for guest to play and the rooms could be a little bigger for walkers or wheel chair access. Breakfast could of had proteins and not so much sweet stuff. Fruit and protein. Everybody was super nice and respectful. Thank you for ..."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown
Stylish One-Bedroom Unit with Easy Ground Access

Stylish One-Bedroom Unit with Easy Ground Access

Reno
$275 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$282 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Reno. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
"pretty good for the price point, the back door should have a more serious lock on it for the neighborhood its in."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Stylish One-Bedroom Unit with Easy Ground Access
Premier Stay Near Casinos with King Beds & Entertainment

Premier Stay Near Casinos with King Beds & Entertainment

Reno
$298 nightly
The price is $306 total per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
$306 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Reno. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill ...
Very dirty
"Not a good neighborhood to stay in town, but that’s just secondary. The property wasn’t clean. Dirty bed sheet and no extra one to replace. Dog hairs all over the couch. It didn’t get clean up before we check in."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Premier Stay Near Casinos with King Beds & Entertainment
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

4.5 out of 5
2707 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV
$105 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$121 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Reno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,104 reviews)
"Clean room, great shower, and staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Nugget Casino Resort

Nugget Casino Resort

4 out of 5
1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV
$82 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$95 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star resort in Sparks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (6,149 reviews)
Racist workers
"I love the Nugget what I didn't love was the woman at the bar, she just acted like I didn't exist I sat there, and watched her go around me and wait on other people like I didn't exist, finally when there is no one else to wait on after I started talking to the chicks next to me, she decided to ask ..."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Nugget Casino Resort
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 neighborhoods around University District

This mural used to be on the outside of the Harold's Club Casino in downtown Reno.  It's nice that they found a way to save it.

Northeast Reno

2.5/5(103 area reviews)

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

Northeast Reno
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum showing signage

Downtown Reno

3.5/5(3,109 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Reno
Nevada Historical Society featuring a park

West University

3/5(49 area reviews)

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

West University
Always good food. Always worth the wait.

Cal Ave District

While Cal Ave District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Peppermill and Grand Sierra Resort Casino.

Cal Ave District
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum

Midtown

While there might not be top attractions in Midtown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peppermill and Grand Sierra Resort Casino.

Midtown
This picturesque River Walk features beautiful flowers that adorn the walking bridge. It is surrounded by a dense wooded area that's framed by the peaks of the Truckee River's mountain range. 
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Old Southwest

3.5/5(17 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Old Southwest, Riverwalk District and Truckee River are top sights worth seeing.

Old Southwest


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