East Lake Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Walk around the campus at University of Alabama at Birmingham during your visit to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
Barber Motorsports Park
You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in East Lake
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"Clean room, nice staff! Would most definitely stay again!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"This Days Inn is no frills but excellent all the way around. We’ve stayed here for the last 2 SEC baseball tournaments and it’s been great as it’s less than 4 miles to the ballpark. The rates are really good and competitive; the rooms are clean and well-maintained, serviced daily; the free breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"Location near enough to major highways but far enough to enjoy a measure of quietness around the pool. Surrounded by trees at the entrance to an attractive upscale office park built to blend in with the natural landscape. Property was well maintained and staff was helpful. Credit goes to the cleaning ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Very nice stay"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable. The TV service could be better."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"I enjoyed my stay overall. Breakfast buffet was good..loved fresh omelets. The room did not have a refrigerator and front desk associate barely looked up from her phone to state there were no extra ones to bring. The pool area was full of kids which was fine, but no one else could enjoy the pool ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Lake
Woodlawn
While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
Avondale
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Avondale. You might want to make time for a stop at Avondale Brewing Company or Sloss Furnaces.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
