South East Lake Travel Guide
Birmingham
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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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in South East Lake
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"This was the most disgusting hotel I’ve ever stayed in. There was hair and dirt in one of the beds. The entire place smelled like some kind of incense was put everywhere to cover the smells. The floors were so nasty. There was another person complaining about a large set of dirty footprints on their ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"The staff were very helpful and very kind. The park area was not good. It was very noisy with people running around late at night. Hardly had any amenities in the hotel room. They could get better pillows in the rooms."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Breakfast was bad. Blazers restaurant is bad. Poor service; late food; breakfast cold; waitress never came by or refilled coffee. The eggs were cold. The restaurant service is piss poor. I will never stay again at this hotel. Many better choices closeby"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"The property was fine, passable. Check in was very bad. We brought our dogs with us and I researched the best properties when staying with them. The price listed was half the cost I was charged at check in. Once you arrive late at night after hours of driving, you are stuck. The company refused to ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"Shower needs deep cleaning specially tiled joints. There are black stains. Room was a bit dusty but okay for few hours that we stayed to rest"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"the room was fine and staff was generally nice and helpful. great location as well. the breakfast was terrible and we could not eat it past the first day. breakfast attendant was also extremely rude. room was a little bit dusty but otherwise clean."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South East Lake
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
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.
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Regions Field while you're exploring the area.
