East Birmingham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Birmingham
Popular places to visit
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Activities
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best East Birmingham Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Very clean room. Quick and efficient check-in process. Very nice front desk people.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The people at the hotel were so incredible. I asked one morning about whether the water in the room was complementary or if we had to pay. I think it was the manager of the hotel, not only told me it was complementary, but he went and got me more water. I was really disappointed though, because the ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Everything was clean and in a good area, but this hotel needs lots of updating. Also, the staff did not bring towels when requested. We had to go down to the front desk to get some. Several of the towels were very stained. It was an ok stay, but I doubt we would stay here again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Didnt use services.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Great location.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Birmingham
Avondale
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Avondale. You might want to make time for a stop at Avondale Brewing Company or Sloss Furnaces.
Woodlawn
While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
