Central City Travel Guide

Birmingham

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Popular places to visit

Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces
McWane Science Center

McWane Science Center

You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

McWane Science Center
Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham which includes signage

Alabama Theater

Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Alabama Theater
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Birmingham Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Birmingham Museum of Art

Things to do

Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

฿3,186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

฿2,230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

฿988
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Central City

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 out of 5
2027 1ST Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿4,128 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,128
฿4,949 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Great hotel stay with friendly staff!!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

3.5 out of 5
2021 Park Place, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿3,994 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,994
฿4,791 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"I've never been to such a nice hotel that did not have a simple "VENT FAN"in the bathroom. 2 people, one bathroom, not always pleasant. Just couldn't believe there was no fan. Someone tried to enter the room while we were in there but I had the lock on. Scary. Spent a lot of money, should have felt ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿4,262 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,262
฿5,106 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"We stayed two nights for a concert trip. The"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

4 out of 5
1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿6,179 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿6,179
฿7,358 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (496 reviews)
"The"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1918 1ST AVENUE NORTH, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿4,279 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,279
฿5,126 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (341 reviews)
"The room was clean, no issues from us!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
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 ฿4,152 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,152
฿4,799 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,259 reviews)
"Absolutely loved my stay at Hyatt Regency Birmingham. It has everything in relatively close proximity for convenience and the staff there were so warm and welcoming, the rooms were nice and clean. To top it off, the hotel is attached to a mall and that’s like two experiences in one. I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Central City

Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Lakeview District

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

Lakeview District
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Southside

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

Southside
Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

Civil Rights Historic District

Civil Rights Historic District 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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.

Civil Rights Historic District
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.

Downtown Birmingham
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Druid Hills

If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Topgolf Birmingham are top sights worth seeing.

Druid Hills
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Fountain Heights

If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Fountain Heights

Central City Travel Guide