East Birmingham Travel Guide
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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 entertainment choices and mountain views.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Top hotels in East Birmingham
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was clean. Staff was friendly. I didn't eat the breakfast there nor did I park.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great AC. Plenty of hot water.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
This property is tired and in need of an overhaul. The popcorn ceilings had several large in a section of the room next to the air unit. The balcony paint is peeling in several areas. There was a plant growing from the dirt accumulated in between the glass protection panels. When the sheer curtain ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location near the airport was excellent. We left before breakfast so cannot comment on that. Our biggest complaint was that the door into our room dragged so badly on the floor that it could not be opened the entire way. And when we mentioned it the next ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Just as we were getting ready for bed the smell of pot was very strong coming into our room. My husband saw a cockroach in breakfast area.
Reviewed on 5 May 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.
