Downtown Birmingham Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Regions Field
Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
You can study the exhibits at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
McWane Science Center
You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Railroad Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Birmingham
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Only 1 elevator works, no fridge in your room, only a single room of toilet paper in your bathroom/ no backup. ICE is only on the 1st floor.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
In the middle of the night, there was the most violent fighting that we have ever heard. It went on for HOURS. For any needs during your stay, they text you, and no one responded when we needed help all evening. At 3 am, we had no response, so I called the front desk, and he sounded like he was asleep. ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Staff was not welcoming and room was dirty.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Was absolutely awful and horrible condition elevators did not work, mechanical banging all night, long from the broken elevator
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Was under construction so limited options for food. Complementary breakfast nice. Wifi ok
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Birmingham
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Highland Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Alabama Ballet.
