Downtown Birmingham Travel Guide

Birmingham

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A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a multi-lane highway with light trails.
A city skyline with tall buildings, including a Wells Fargo skyscraper, and a train track with a train in the foreground.
A large stadium with the name 'Birmingham' and 'Regions Field' illuminated in pink and green lights.
A bridge with a view of a city skyline at sunset, including a train track and several buildings.

Stay near popular Downtown Birmingham attractions

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UAB Hospital

8.8/10 (847 reviews)
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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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

฿323
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Birmingham

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is ฿5,131 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,131
฿6,128 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
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 ฿4,181 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,181
฿5,011 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,040 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

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 ฿4,452 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,452
฿5,330 total
23 Aug - 24 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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is over 100 years old and it seems like they haven't made one upgrade since it's opening. We had a freezing cold shower and the neighborhood was very sketchy at best. Really disappointing property but the staff was super friendly."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham, a DoubleTree by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
2021 Park Place Birmingham AL
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 ...
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Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham, a DoubleTree by Hilton
The Painted Lady

The Painted Lady

2 out of 5
2143 2nd Ave S Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,200 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿4,200
฿5,035 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Birmingham Zoo and The Summit are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (293 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean, spacious, and well-decorated!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

The Painted Lady
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

3 out of 5
250 18th Street South Birmingham AL
The price is ฿3,946 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,946
฿4,736 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (970 reviews)
"When we arrived at check-in, we went into the room and it appeared as if it hadn’t been cleaned. The pillows were all shuffled, and the blankets were messy on each bed. We then entered the bathroom and the towels were as if someone had used them and there were fingerprints on the appliances and stains ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham
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Where to stay in Downtown Birmingham

Find the best Downtown Birmingham 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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Vestavia Hills

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

A rustic mill with a wooden wheel, a wooden bridge, and a river.
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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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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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Irondale

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

Downtown Birmingham Travel Guide