Five Points West Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Five Points West
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.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Top hotels in Five Points West
Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex Village
We had a volleyball tournament at the facility right next to the hotel. It was convenient for the location, but the hotel wasn’t that nice. It’s not in a good part of town and there’s no restaurants besides Applebees. The room had a weird smell and there was constant noise late at night and early ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
I requested a top floor room in my initial reservation and was not accommodated. I feel like there was enough notice to be prepared. The property is a little older but everything was clean, and the staff was nice. Overall it was a good experience.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
The hotel was very nice but the pool heater was broken during our visit. The hotel was at near max capacity and the breakfast service could not accommodate all the guests. It was a 30 minute wait for an made to order omelet and not enough seats/tables.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Clean rooms and bathroom, nice staff, really easy check in
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Five Points West
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 Alabama Theater or Birmingham Museum of Art.
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 Regions Field or Alabama Theater.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Sand Ridge
While visiting Sand Ridge, you might make a stop by sights like RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley and Red Mountain Park.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
