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Where to stay near West Virginia University

West Virginia University is the state land-grant university in Morgantown, with about 24,000 students across the Downtown and Evansdale campuses connected by the PRT people mover. Milan Puskar Stadium seats about 60,000 and WVU Coliseum basketball drives the largest lodging demand spikes in northern West Virginia. Coopers Rock State Forest and Cheat Lake are within 20 minutes.

Places to stay near West Virginia University

We're still adding properties near West Virginia University.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Morgantown , Coopers Rock State Forest and Cheat Lake .

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Where should you stay near West Virginia University?

Stay in the center of West Virginia University if you want to walk to restaurants and shops, or look just outside town for cabins and more space.

West Virginia University is known for its hotels, vacation rentals and bed and breakfasts. Until listings go live here, Morgantown and Fairmont are the closest places to stay.

Nearby attractions

  • Milan Puskar Stadium

    The West Virginia University football stadium on the Evansdale campus in Morgantown, seating about 60,000. Home game weekends fill lodging across Monongalia County.

  • Coopers Rock Overlook

    A stone-walled overlook in Coopers Rock State Forest about 1,200 feet above the Cheat River canyon, a short walk from parking off I-68 exit 15. The forest covers roughly 12,700 acres.

West Virginia University: what people ask

Where should I stay for a WVU football weekend?
Morgantown hotels sell out for home games, so many visitors book rentals in Westover, Cheat Lake, Fairmont or Bridgeport, all within 30 minutes.
How far is WVU from Pittsburgh?
About 75 miles, roughly 90 minutes north on Interstate 79.
Where should I stay near West Virginia University?
We're still adding properties near West Virginia University. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Morgantown, Coopers Rock State Forest and Cheat Lake.
What is there to do near West Virginia University?
West Virginia University is a good base for hiking, mountain biking, history and heritage and boating. Milan Puskar Stadium and Coopers Rock Overlook are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit West Virginia University?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near West Virginia University?
Morgantown and Fairmont are all good alternatives if West Virginia University is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near West Virginia University?
Coopers Rock State Forest, Cheat Lake, Mon River Rail-Trail System and Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.