Ensley 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.
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.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Sloss Furnaces
You can learn about the history of Birmingham when you stop by Sloss Furnaces. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Ensley
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"This was the most disgusting hotel I’ve ever stayed in. There was hair and dirt in one of the beds. The entire place smelled like some kind of incense was put everywhere to cover the smells. The floors were so nasty. There was another person complaining about a large set of dirty footprints on their ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"The room was very nice, had refrigerator & microwave, beds comfortable & bathroom nice. No comfy chair & just a desk chair. A bit tight from end of beds to desk & tv area. But overall a good, affordable place to stay. Gentleman at the front desk in afternoon was very friendly & in morning young lady ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Great Hotel I stay there every time I come to Birmingham I love the place service is great and people are great."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"The property was fine, passable. Check in was very bad. We brought our dogs with us and I researched the best properties when staying with them. The price listed was half the cost I was charged at check in. Once you arrive late at night after hours of driving, you are stuck. The company refused to ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"Shower needs deep cleaning specially tiled joints. There are black stains. Room was a bit dusty but okay for few hours that we stayed to rest"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"Noisy and not very well maintained facility, but ok. Loud slamming doors up and down hallway were nuisance. Door return was so powerful it could fling a little old lady across the hall. Glad I'm fat enough to withstand the aggressive door closer. All in all mediocre, but adequate."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ensley
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham 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 McWane Science Center or Regions Field.
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Regions Field while you're exploring the area.
