Five Points South Travel Guide

Birmingham

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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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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 Five Points South

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,944 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,944
฿5,910 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,016 reviews)
"Staff was super nice and check easy. Had a kid with but the pool wasn’t very kid friendly and people were smoking so we left. Was there with a family member who was having surgery; so, it took care of our needs for the proximity to UAB."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
821 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is ฿5,004 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,004
฿5,980 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The Painted Lady

The Painted Lady

2 out of 5
2143 2nd Ave S Birmingham AL
The price is ฿5,759 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿5,759
฿6,868 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Zoo are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
"The painted lady was fantastic, I just wish we could've stayed longer but I had reserved the room for our trip back home to Charleston SC for the night and we got there late. But everything was great especially the later check-in process that was not expected. I would highly recommend the painted ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 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 ฿3,402 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,402
฿4,099 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham
Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

3 out of 5
250 18th Street South Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,091 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,091
฿4,908 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 and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The room we reserved was not available. The attendant at the front desk seemed on edge that we even booked through a 3rd party. She even made a comment along the lines of “not giving a damn”. I am not sure what part of the reservation she would be referring to. There was a gentleman I was working ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

3 out of 5
1016 20th Street Birmingham AL
The price is ฿3,993 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,993
฿4,793 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very neat and clean venue with excellent service. Very satisfied with my stay."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
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Where to stay in Five Points South

Find the best Five Points South 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 McWane Science Center or Regions Field.

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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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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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Irondale

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

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