Central City Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
Top hotels in Central City
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
"We only stayed for one night, but we really enjoyed this beautiful hotel and our hotel room that was nicely decorated and very comfortable and quiet. The staff was very helpful at checkin and thorough in giving us information we needed for getting around the area. The only drawback is that there ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
"Clean room, attentive staff, convenient valet parking, dynamic and interesting hotel decor, perfectly central downtown location. I loved it and would stay again anytime."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Everything was great, elevators a little slow but it is an old hotel. Only complaint is there needs to be a garbage can in the bathroom. Also, our room would not get below 68."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
"Everything was good. Will stay again!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
"They are doing a lot of construction around hotel right now, so if you're sensitive to sounds starting at 5am then I suggest stay elsewhere until they finish."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"The tv was a pain due to not being able to access apps with ease. Nothing was helpful in getting the tv to a functioning point to use with my family. Disappointing."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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.
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.
