Five Points South Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Five Points South
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.
Regions Field
Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Vulcan Statue
Towering over the city, this large statue depicting blacksmiths and the Roman god of fire is a fitting reminder of Birmingham’s industrial heritage.
Vulcan Park and Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Railroad Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Good People Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Good People Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Top hotels in Five Points South
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
The breakfast was great and they had a very comfortable lobby area. Our room was very good. The only criticism I have is that they were very short staffed on the day we checked in. We and other travelers had to wait an hour and a half past 3pm because rooms were not ready. It turned out that they ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The rooms were nice and the beds were comfortable. The air condition was not working properly and the coffee maker was broken. The restaurant downstairs did not have any glasses or ice. The waiter was nice but was not prepared to serve customers. The coffee shop did not have any cream or lids for ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
The Painted Lady
Wow. Fantastic hotel! Great area! Easy parking. I would Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was nice and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham
Staff was wonderful and very helpful and the location was very convenient to get in and out will consider again
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
Convenient to UAB, quiet, nice clean rooms. I would have booked at this hotel again if the price for one night had not doubled one week after my initial stay. For that reason, I booked another hotel in a safer part of town that was also convenient to UAB and exceeded my expectations for the ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Five Points South
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.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
