Central City Travel Guide

Birmingham

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An industrial complex with rusted metal structures, including large pipes and a water tower labeled "SLOSS".
A large industrial water tower with the letters "OSS" on it, surrounded by metal structures and a blue sky with clouds.
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A large industrial structure with the word "SLOSS" on a rusted metal surface.

Stay near popular Central City attractions

A water tower with 'LOSS' written on it, surrounded by industrial structures and scaffolding.

Sloss Furnaces

8.0/10 (394 reviews)
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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Things to do

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

฿326
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
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Top hotels in Central City

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 ฿5,020 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,020
฿6,000 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
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 ฿4,774 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,774
฿5,710 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
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 ฿5,084 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,084
฿6,074 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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 ฿5,020 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,020
฿6,000 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (562 reviews)
"Excellent downtown location with great valet service. We were there one night but the room had a very modern look and was very close to the areas we went, which made our trip very efficient."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

3 out of 5
1918 1ST AVENUE NORTH Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,518 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,518
฿5,410 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
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 ฿2,578 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,578
฿3,093 total
23 Aug - 24 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! (1,178 reviews)
"The property was not well maintained and the rooms were not very clean. The floors needed scrubbed, the shower needed cleaned better, and the window sills were dirty. The dining room areas was also sub-par. The staff was not friendly and the area was not clean nor very stocked during breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
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Where to stay in Central City

Find the best Central City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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 Regions Field or Alabama Theater.

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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.

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Open Photo by Bill Dillard

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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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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