Birmingham Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Birmingham

Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

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.

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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.

Homewood
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Vestavia Hills

Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.

Vestavia Hills
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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.

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Irondale

Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.

Irondale
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Five Points South

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Five Points South
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
The price is 2.635.865 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
2.635.865 ₫
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,134 reviews)
Staff is wonderful!
"We arrived early and Ashleigh at the front desk was awesome. Friendly ,informative and worked with housekeeping to get us in a room.. Big shout out to Cassandra and Marshae in the bar. Amazing women who made us feel at home each night when we returned."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
4 out of 5
808 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL
The price is 3.115.692 ₫ per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
3.115.692 ₫
per night
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (862 reviews)
"Nice location"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is 4.047.345 ₫ per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
4.047.345 ₫
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very excellent staff"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2024

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mint House Birmingham - Downtown
Mint House Birmingham - Downtown
4 out of 5
300 18th St S, Birmingham, AL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (161 reviews)
"Good property that is staffed. Free parking after 5 around the location or use the parking garage behind the property across from Wells Fargo. Tesla’s available to rent thru Envoy app. Above standard extended stay property that life goes on around you."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2024

Mint House Birmingham - Downtown
InTown Suites Extended Stay Birmingham AL - Homewood
InTown Suites Extended Stay Birmingham AL - Homewood
2.5 out of 5
90 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL
Stay at this aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park ...
5.8/10 (14 reviews)
"The room was EXTREMELY dirty. I had roaches in my room for my 7 day stay. The floors, table, and cabinets are all sticky. The place seems as it has not been cleaned in months."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2023

InTown Suites Extended Stay Birmingham AL - Homewood
InTown Suites Extended Stay Birmingham AL - Hoover
InTown Suites Extended Stay Birmingham AL - Hoover
2.5 out of 5
1840 Southpark Drive, Birmingham, AL
Stay at this aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Oak Mountain Amphitheatre and Pelham ...
6.6/10 (6 reviews)
"When I arrived I was told that they had no incoming reservations. I opened Expedia and showed my confirmation number and then was told only reservation was for me but they didn’t have a room for me. Almost went the whole Seinfeld episode on taking reservations and holding them. Lol But was a good ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2022

InTown Suites Extended Stay Birmingham AL - Hoover
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Birmingham

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
19 May 2019

This was a stopover, but we’re glad we stayed!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Apr 2019

Civil Rights History, Civil Rights Trails where you can learn a lot about the struggle the city faced during the Civil Rights movement.

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