Southside Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Barber Motorsports Park featuring interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Barber Motorsports Park
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces
Birmingham which includes signage

Alabama Theater

Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Alabama Theater
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

You can make plans for a show at Alabama Symphony Orchestra during your stay in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Alabama Ballet

You can make plans for a show at Alabama Ballet on your trip to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Alabama Ballet

Activities

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

AU$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

AU$38
per adult
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

AU$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham

2 out of 5
1800 Riverchase Dr, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$106 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$106
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,019 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. Room was clean; and bed was comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$240 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$240
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,259 reviews)
"Absolutely loved my stay at Hyatt Regency Birmingham. It has everything in relatively close proximity for convenience and the staff there were so warm and welcoming, the rooms were nice and clean. To top it off, the hotel is attached to a mall and that’s like two experiences in one. I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

3 out of 5
120 Riverchase Pkwy E, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$156 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$156
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,113 reviews)
"Right off the freeway on the way to FL."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

2 out of 5
1466 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$126 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$126
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Front desk was amazing. Hotel was renovated and in great condition and very nice. So thing is the housekeeping need to step up when cleaning. Hair in the tub and trash in the floor."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$187 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$187
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,350 reviews)
"Clean room, Staff was friendly and amazing. Airport shuttle was very convenient and timely."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$136 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$136
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (400 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was nice and clean. The refrigerator was a decent size and the room had wood flooring rather than carpet."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
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Other neighbourhoods around Southside

Sloss Furnaces showing industrial elements

Lakeview District

While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.

Lakeview District
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Highland Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.

Highland Park
Birmingham featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture

Central City

1/5(1 area review)

While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.

Central City
Birmingham featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture

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.

Downtown Birmingham
Vulcan Statue which includes a city

Five Points South

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Five Points South
Sloss Furnaces showing industrial elements

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.

Avondale

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