East Birmingham Travel Guide
Birmingham
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 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.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in East Birmingham
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The staff was so kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Nice place
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
excellent stay at and excellent price
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Nice sized room clean
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
We had to pay for parking but the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and inviting. We slept very well and ate a wonderful breakfast the next morning. It was the best stay we've ever had at a hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
3 pillows on each queen bed for 4 adults….not enough. And then when we call for more there are no more :( disappointed. Tv had very limited options. Sheets were eh. I’ve stayed at begged la quintas so I had high expectations but was slightly let down. Overall not bad, just not what I was ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 Southern Museum of Flight and Avondale Brewing Company.
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.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
