West End 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 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 West End
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
You get what you pay for. Cost is very reasonable but floors were filthy, rooms are not insulated for noise and you can hear everything in the next room. If your not expecting a lot this place will do fine.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
We had a room booked and so did my in laws and we asked how we could have rooms next to each other on the ground floor. We were given instructions to call that morning so we did. We were assured we were good to go. When we arrived the rooms were not next to each other and in opposite floors. To get ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Staff was nice - room was clean- beds were fine- bathroom shower had a broken curtain ring and drain but nothing that ruined anything - just needed fixed
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Charging $20/ night for SELF PARKING is a money grab I did not appreciate.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
The room was clean but I was missing toilet paper in one. Not a good scenario when you have to do more then just urinate. The other room was missing tissues. When I called the front desk it took about 4 minutes to answer
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Everything was overall good. The bathroom could have been cleaned better
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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.
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.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
