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

฿320
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 ฿5,098 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿5,098
฿6,088 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The property itself was lovely, but the lobby staff were incredibly rude during my stay."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 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 ฿4,166 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,166
฿4,993 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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 ฿4,261 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,261
฿5,105 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions The Summit and Heaviest Corner on Earth ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
"Non ADA accessible hotel. You get a bedroom and bathroom to stay in. No fridge for you to put any meds in, drinks, leftovers etc. must carry all your belongings up 2-3 flights of narrow stairs. It states no elevator on Expedia but it doesn’t go into depth of what and why. It also is not stated on ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Painted Lady
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 ฿3,607 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,607
฿4,336 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"It was easy to check in and nicely located in downtown Birmingham. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
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 ฿4,166 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,166
฿4,993 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"No streaming options for tv. TV not working on check in."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

3 out of 5
250 18th Street South Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,509 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,509
฿5,397 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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
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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 Alabama Theater.

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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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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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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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