Birmingham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Birmingham

Find the best Birmingham areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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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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.

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Lakeview District

While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.

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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.

Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is 2.009.578 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
2.009.578 ₫
2.411.494 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,093 reviews)
"Room was not clean. Hair from last guest was on a pillow and on the shower wall, but I was only staying one night so I put the pillow aside and took a quick shower. My fault for not checking the room thoroughly enough. I had to put my stuff down, run out, and didn't return until late. Bathroom sink ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

2 out of 5
1466 Montgomery Highway Birmingham AL
The price is 1.786.292 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
1.786.292 ₫
2.089.962 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,058 reviews)
"No servía la máquina de hielo, la piscina fuera de servicio y no hay desayuno"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

3 out of 5
120 Riverchase Pkwy E Birmingham AL
The price is 2.222.357 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
2.222.357 ₫
2.586.024 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,447 reviews)
"Need my washer and dryers"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
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Downtown Birmingham Apartments by Landing

Downtown Birmingham Apartments by Landing

3.5 out of 5
600 19th St N Birmingham AL
Stay at this aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Zoo ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)
"Fantastic place I loved it here!!!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Downtown Birmingham Apartments by Landing
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Birmingham Zoo and Alabama Theater are located ...
5.6/10 (30 reviews)
"Filthy and AC didnt work"

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

InTown Suites Extended Stay Birmingham AL - Homewood
Landing Midtown

Landing Midtown

4.5 out of 5
2014 3rd Ave S Birmingham AL
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Alabama Theater and Sloss Furnaces are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (52 reviews)
"Nice place for work travel"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Landing Midtown
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University of Alabama at Birmingham

8.6/10 (1,699 reviews)
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.
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