Downtown Birmingham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Birmingham
Popular places to visit
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
You can study the exhibits at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
McWane Science Center
You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Regions Field
Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Downtown Birmingham Hotel Deals
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Rooms were clean & staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
"We only stayed for one night, but we really enjoyed this beautiful hotel and our hotel room that was nicely decorated and very comfortable and quiet. The staff was very helpful at checkin and thorough in giving us information we needed for getting around the area. The only drawback is that there ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
"Clean room, attentive staff, convenient valet parking, dynamic and interesting hotel decor, perfectly central downtown location. I loved it and would stay again anytime."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Check in staff was great. very friendly and helpful. property needs a bit of updating...especially regarding the carpet in the hallways/rooms. Mattress was saggy and needs replacing. I'd still go back there if needed, but just some refreshing would be good."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant and common areas."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
"Nicely set up hotel room with mini kitchen staffed with items you might need. Difficult to get into portico/entrance area with F-150 crew cab. Guest ahead of us scrapped his truck on a yellow pole and we had to multi-point turn to get out unscathed. Staff seemed responsive. Our complaint here was ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Birmingham
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District 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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Regions Field while you're exploring the area.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
