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
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
It was easy to find right off I65 and in a very safe and clean area with a few restaurants near by. Bed was a little firmer than I like but room was nice and clean.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
This is my second time staying here. The place is very clean. Staff is always friendly. Valet service top notch. The rooms are clean. Beds are very comfortable. Outside pool is very nice.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Loved the hotel. Loved Ruth’s Chris restaurant.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
I was there for a conference. The room was clean, and the staff was very friendly. I didn't get a chance to eat breakfast, so I can't comment on that. No issues with parking. The only issue was that I wasn't told there would be a $100 hold on the credit card. Overall, everything was great. I would ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
A fire alarm went off in the middle of the night. I woke disoriented, called the front desk, no answer, walked out to hallway where a few other guests gathered, afraid to take stairwell down to lobby from 4th floor, eventually took elevator and when I arrived to lobby firemen were roaming around, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Birmingham Hoover
Came to the hotel at 10:30 at night only to be told our reservation was canceled. That was not done on our end. Then was told a different story that our rooms were canceled because of a maintenance problem. Absolutely no help in finding us alternate lodging. We were also told that a cancellation ...
Reviewed on 3 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.
