Ensley Travel Guide
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 entertainment choices 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.
Top hotels in Ensley
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The room was clean. The door needed better security. Deadbolt was in place but the additional swing lock was removed. The door could have been better secured. Parking lot was bright enough, felt safe enough. Bed was comfortable enough and staff was courteous.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Room was clean. Bathroom dated. Body wash empty. Shower foot bar and door broken. Bathroom counter severely marked up Nice location located in the mall. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The room was clean and the staff was great. Only issue was that the room wouldn’t get completely dark at night when we were trying to sleep. We were on the 4th floor and the lights from outside would shine into the window and the current didn’t lay flat on the wall so it was like we had a nightlight ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Great area, friendly staff, just dirty, everywhere.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
My room was clean, comfortable and on the top floor. All staff were wonderful especially the front desk and Blazers restaurant folx.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
No one went to clean our room, to change towels. We went to the lobby to request new towel and they ask us to bring the dirty ones. I was traveling with some one that needs vigilance, so I was unable to go back to grab towels…
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ensley
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
North Birmingham
While North Birmingham isn't home to many top sights, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
