The Best Hotels Closest to Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham - 2026 Updated Prices

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A two-story house with a porch, white picket fence, and a well-maintained garden.

A grand staircase with white paneling and a chandelier, leading to a room with a blue accent wall and a view of the outdoors.

A covered porch with a bench, a small table, and potted plants.

A spacious room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

1. Tree House

Five Points South, 1.9 km from Birmingham Zoo

Lacy

Rp2.798.116

Rp3.341.763 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a grill.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a tiled floor, and a yellow ceiling.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, blue seating, and a large window with blue curtains.

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Five Points South, 2.3 km from Birmingham Zoo

Stephen

Rp1.590.673

Rp1.923.017 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A Victorian-style house with a wrap-around porch, a brick facade, and a steeply pitched roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a fireplace, and large windows with curtains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

3. Hassinger Daniels Guest House

Five Points South, 2 km from Birmingham Zoo

carmen

Rp2.518.880

Rp3.013.660 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a central fire feature.

A modern bar area with a long wooden table, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

A spacious, well-lit lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. Large windows provide ample natural light and views of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV, a desk, and a bed.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook

Homewood, 1.3 km from Birmingham Zoo

Melissa

Rp4.515.992

Rp5.419.191 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a bar area.

A restaurant with leather booths, hanging plants, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

5. Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Homewood, 1.3 km from Birmingham Zoo

Matthew

Rp3.540.826

Rp4.248.991 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott."

A hotel room with a round dining table, red upholstered chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and packaged goods.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a menu display.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 3.2 km from Birmingham Zoo

Kristopher

Rp3.060.439

Rp3.649.992 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for the Residence Inn Marriott.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bench, and a wall-mounted sign.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 2.6 km from Birmingham Zoo

Kendrick

Rp2.680.808

Rp3.203.926 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, a sofa with decorative pillows, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a 5 ft depth limit, surrounded by lounge areas and a clear ceiling structure.

8. SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 3.2 km from Birmingham Zoo

Alex

Rp2.250.799

Rp2.698.665 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool and outdoor seating area.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a cityscape mural.

9. Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 2.6 km from Birmingham Zoo

Paul

Rp2.640.866

Rp3.156.993 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor atrium with a glass ceiling, multiple seating areas, and lush indoor plants.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a central fountain, and surrounding flower beds.

An indoor swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a glass ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a glass ceiling, modern seating, and a visible restaurant sign.

10. Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

Redmont Park, 0.8 km from Birmingham Zoo

Pricila

Rp2.661.017

Rp3.180.672 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a large dining table, two sofas, and a chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a window with a view of trees.

An outdoor pool area with a barbecue grill, patio furniture, and umbrellas.

11. Hampton Inn Birmingham/Mountain Brook

Homewood, 0.9 km from Birmingham Zoo

nelson

Rp1.743.425

Rp2.039.807 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight machines.

A modern cafe with bar seating, a counter with a variety of beverages, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

12. Hotel Indigo Birmingham Five Points S - UAB by IHG

Five Points South, 2.2 km from Birmingham Zoo

Luis

Rp2.590.848

Rp3.098.222 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and stone pathways.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a bench with patterned cushions, and a view of a house through large windows.

A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a bean bag, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

A neatly organized bathroom with shelves holding towels, a hairdryer, and toiletries.

13. Apt4 Edenbrae - Featured in Birmingham Magazine

Highland Park, 2.2 km from Birmingham Zoo

Cheryl

Rp2.232.919

Rp4.690.240 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and modern appliances.

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, two patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a wooden table, and a living room with a sofa and chairs.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. A fireplace is visible in the background, and a television is mounted on the wall.

14. 2 Mi to Dtwn: Stylish Urban Retreat in Birmingham

Highland Park, 2 km from Birmingham Zoo

Rp4.911.816

Rp16.040.588 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and ambient lighting.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and landscaped surroundings.

A modern lobby with large windows, contemporary chairs, and stylish pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood

Homewood, 2 km from Birmingham Zoo

Phillip

Rp2.517.441

Rp3.020.929 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A corner seating area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of trees, and a hanging light fixture.

A porch with two chairs, a potted plant, and a wall sign indicating apartment locations.

A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a stone foundation.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and refrigerator. There is a wooden shelf with kitchen utensils and a window providing a view of greenery outside.

16. Apt3 Charles - Modern Fun Sun-filled Loft

Five Points South, 2.8 km from Birmingham Zoo

Rp1.367.833

Rp3.200.216 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A porch with a black door, a white wall, and a black and white sofa with red and white cushions.

A two-story house with a front porch, a stone fountain, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious patio with a sofa set, a dining table, and a chair. A staircase is visible in the background leading to an upper level.

17. Apt5 Edenbrae- Perfect -best Retreat in Bhm

Highland Park, 2.2 km from Birmingham Zoo

Rp1.846.325

Rp4.235.993 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A living room with a brick fireplace, a blue sofa, a patterned rug, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A wooden deck with two chairs, a small garden area, and a pathway leading to a house.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

18. Apt1 Charles - Step-free Accessible Dog-friendly

Five Points South, 2.8 km from Birmingham Zoo

Rp1.975.280

Rp4.150.741 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A dining area with a long wooden table, chairs, a small cabinet with appliances, and artwork on the walls.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a round ottoman, and a coffee table with a plant.

19. Charles on 11th - Beautifully Restored Historic Southside Home Walkable Perfect for Groups

Five Points South, 2.8 km from Birmingham Zoo

Rp6.281.979

Rp14.538.543 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A garden with a small waterfall, rocks, and various plants.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small round table with a candle, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A front porch with two chairs, a small table, and a decorative railing.

20. Apt3 Edenbrae- Featured in Birmingham Magazine

Highland Park, 2.2 km from Birmingham Zoo

Rp1.643.933

Rp3.524.633 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Birmingham Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tree House	9.8 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB	9.0 Wonderful 1,015 reviews	View
Hassinger Daniels Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View
Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 460 reviews	View

Top Birmingham Zoo Hotel Reviews

Aloft by Marriott Birmingham Soho Square

8/10 Good

"The lobby was nice, however, the room was little disappointing. The room did not feel well maintained. The shower nozzle didn’t work and the walls were in need of a cleaning/painting. I will say…the manager checked us in and he was the NICESTTTT!!!!!"

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

8/10 Good

"The front staff was helpful and friendly. However, the bathroom faucet wasn’t working. It appeared to be installed improperly."

Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel lost power during Isiais due to a blown transformer. The staff was incredible during the entire process! Would definitely stay here again!"

Hassinger Daniels Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"My boyfriend and I loved staying here to attend furnace fest and will be back next year hopefully"

Tree House

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing! For solo femmes for sure!"

Other attractions near Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

8.8/10 (282 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

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A statue of a man with one arm raised, holding a spear.

Vulcan Park and Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

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A tall stone tower with a statue on top.

Vulcan Statue

8.8/10 (197 reviews)

Towering over the city, this large statue depicting blacksmiths and the Roman god of fire is a fitting reminder of Birmingham’s industrial heritage.

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Vitola Fine Cigars

Enjoy a stop at Vitola Fine Cigars, an entertaining place to visit in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Prime Time Treasures

Enjoy a stop at Prime Time Treasures, an entertaining place to visit in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Highland Park Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Birmingham at Highland Park Golf Course. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Samford University

9.0/10 (292 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Samford University during your visit to Birmingham. In the area, take in the acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.

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Alabama Museum of Health Sciences

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Alabama Museum of Health Sciences during your trip to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Birmingham Zoo?

Birmingham Zoo is located in an area of Birmingham known for its magnificent mountain views, sporting events and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 35 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Birmingham Zoo?

Adjacent to Birmingham Zoo, Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham and Hampton Inn Birmingham/Mountain Brook.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Birmingham Zoo?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Birmingham Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Birmingham Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Birmingham Zoo.

What can I see and do near Birmingham Zoo?

McWane Science Center, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Birmingham Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Sloss Furnaces, Rickwood Field and Heaviest Corner on Earth. You can check out the local talent at Alabama Theater, Alabama Symphony Orchestra and Alabama Ballet.

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Our top choices for Birmingham Zoo hotels

1. Tree House

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

3. Hassinger Daniels Guest House

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook

5. Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

8. SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

9. Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

10. Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

11. Hampton Inn Birmingham/Mountain Brook

12. Hotel Indigo Birmingham Five Points S - UAB by IHG

13. Apt4 Edenbrae - Featured in Birmingham Magazine

14. 2 Mi to Dtwn: Stylish Urban Retreat in Birmingham

15. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood

16. Apt3 Charles - Modern Fun Sun-filled Loft

17. Apt5 Edenbrae- Perfect -best Retreat in Bhm

18. Apt1 Charles - Step-free Accessible Dog-friendly

19. Charles on 11th - Beautifully Restored Historic Southside Home Walkable Perfect for Groups

20. Apt3 Edenbrae- Featured in Birmingham Magazine

Compare popular hotels close to Birmingham Zoo

Top Birmingham Zoo Hotel Reviews

Aloft by Marriott Birmingham Soho Square

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook

Hassinger Daniels Guest House

Tree House

Other attractions near Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Vulcan Park and Museum

Vulcan Statue

Vitola Fine Cigars

Prime Time Treasures

Highland Park Golf Course

Samford University

Alabama Museum of Health Sciences

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