Downtown Birmingham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A statue of a man holding a kite, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and greenery.
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

A statue of a man holding a kite, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

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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Activities

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

AU$45
per adult
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
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Our pick of the best Downtown Birmingham Hotel Deals

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is AU$250 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$250
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
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 July 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
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 AU$210 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$210
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and very nice"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$254 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$254
19 July - 20 July
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 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 AU$217 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$217
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,043 reviews)
"Overall okay stay"

Reviewed on 14 July 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 AU$231 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$231
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Doorman was great very helpful"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Painted Lady

The Painted Lady

2 out of 5
2143 2nd Ave S Birmingham AL
The price is AU$293 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$293
26 July - 27 July
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 July 2026

The Painted Lady
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Birmingham

Find the best Downtown Birmingham areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A statue of a figure holding a torch, overlooking a cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a river.

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.

A city skyline at dusk with buildings reflected in a calm river.

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.

A tall brick tower with a statue on top, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

A city skyline at dusk with buildings reflected in a calm river.

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

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