Southside 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.
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.
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.
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.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Southside
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The Kuerig coffee maker was dirty as was the coffee space. The toilet handle had to be jiggled to work properly. Parking was good! Staff was okay but could have been more accommodating and courteous.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
I arrived around 3am and staff knew ahead of time. I was exhausted. Get to my room. Crash into the very hard bed, and right when I’m about to fall sleep, I hear beep… beep… beep. The smoke detector was beeping that the battery was low! I just wanted to go to sleep. I will give the front desk credit, ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Clean room, helpful staff even though I checked in at the last minute around 11 pm. Also was assisted with late check-out the next morning to get prepared for an event I had. Great stay at a beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Love it always a great stay
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Breakfast bar had pretty good choices but needed more staff to keep it clean.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Bed was not comfortable. Floors were not clean under beds. Rooms had a weird smell. They were pumping air fresheners scents through the building. I probably would not stay there again.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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 Sloss Furnaces.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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 Regions Field or Alabama Theater.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Avondale Brewing Company and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
