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A hotel dining area with a large table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a buffet counter in the background.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a large window with curtains.

A reception desk with a 'travel' sign, a counter, and a small shelf with items.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large entrance, and a well-maintained exterior.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale

Irondale, 1.7 km from Train Watching Platform

Thomas

Rp1.906.896

Rp2.250.137 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A reception area with a dark reception desk, a blue sofa, and a chandelier.

A covered entrance with two benches, large columns, and a building with blue and white exterior walls.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a blue facade, large entrance, and columns.

A kitchen counter with various food items and a television above it.

2. Comfort Inn Birmingham - Irondale

1.3 km from Train Watching Platform

Jasmine

Rp1.356.351

Rp1.647.793 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, large windows, and a well-maintained exterior.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, wooden cabinets, a black microwave, a coffee maker, and a black refrigerator. There is a round table with chairs in the foreground.

A modern hotel lobby with a kitchen area, seating arrangements, and a large flat-screen TV.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

Irondale, 1.4 km from Train Watching Platform

Hillary

Rp2.562.532

Rp3.023.788 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A covered picnic area with a picnic table and benches.

A reception area with a Red Roof Plus sign, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

4. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport

Irondale, 0.7 km from Train Watching Platform

Ann

Rp1.190.061

Rp1.404.272 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious living area with a light blue sofa, a dark wooden coffee table, and grey armchairs.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A Quality Inn with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a covered parking area.

5. Quality Inn Airport - Southeast

Irondale, 1.7 km from Train Watching Platform

Kevin

Rp1.210.513

Rp1.428.406 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A staircase with red carpeted steps leading to a landing with a chalkboard sign reading "FREE HOUSE."

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

6. Tree House

Five Points South, 9.4 km from Train Watching Platform

Lacy

Rp2.764.936

Rp3.302.937 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a patterned carpet.

A refrigerated display with various beverages and snacks, shelves with bottled water and wine, and a welcome sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a white reception desk, a welcome sign, and a view of the outside through glass doors.

7. Hampton Inn Birmingham Leeds

10.9 km from Train Watching Platform

Rosie

Rp2.055.258

Rp2.404.652 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with grey sofas, a side table, and a lamp. There are large windows with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

A hotel room with two grey armchairs, a bed, a painting, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A lobby with two armchairs, a marble floor, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, two grey sofas, a desk with a computer, and large windows with curtains.

8. John Hand Club Hotel

Central City, 9.5 km from Train Watching Platform

Chris

Rp4.526.580

Rp5.902.356 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A conference room with two desks, chairs, a printer, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, recessed ceiling lights, and a sign reading 'kickback bar'.

A reception desk with a 'BIRMINGHAM' sign above it, a glass partition, and framed certificates on the wall.

9. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview

11.1 km from Train Watching Platform

Victoria

Rp1.840.512

Rp2.216.740 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a dark blue wall, a large framed painting, two leather armchairs, a wooden desk with lamps, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a red exterior, a large window, and a sign that reads 'The Painted Lady Hotel.'

A room with a dark wooden floor, a brown leather armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A theater marquee with the name "ALABAMA" in large letters.

10. The Painted Lady

Five Points South, 9.1 km from Train Watching Platform

Vanessa

Rp2.616.670

Rp3.128.725 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern cafe with a central wooden table, various food items, and a chalkboard menu.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining table, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a sign reading "WELCOME TO THE HONEY BEE STATE", and a display of local products in the background.

A self-service snack and drink station with refrigerated beverage dispensers and shelves stocked with various snacks and treats.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Fultondale Birmingham I 65, AL

12.1 km from Train Watching Platform

Katonia

Rp2.650.870

Rp3.235.126 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with three marble counters, wooden paneling, and a wavy wall design.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a large screen displaying a sports event.

12. Courtyard By Marriott Birmingham Grandview

11.3 km from Train Watching Platform

Paul

Rp2.866.293

Rp3.422.065 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, a kitchen, and a dining area.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and landscaped areas.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a kitchen area.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue station, white pergola, and dining chairs and tables.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham South Inverness

13.2 km from Train Watching Platform

Katherine

Rp1.906.896

Rp2.209.916 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone patterned floor.

A fitness center with glass doors, a reception area, and a sign indicating the location.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a small side table. There is a reception desk with a decorative wall piece and a bookshelf in the background.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Colonnade

11.5 km from Train Watching Platform

Ricky

Rp2.956.428

Rp3.527.884 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Five Points South, 9.3 km from Train Watching Platform

Stephen

Rp1.595.447

Rp1.928.789 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and a clear sign indicating it is a Best Western property.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a cityscape view.

A modern dining area with yellow chairs and round tables, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and a view through large windows.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

16. Best Western Plus Birmingham Inn & Suites

13.7 km from Train Watching Platform

Michael

Rp1.281.900

Rp1.497.420 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 a modern chandelier, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

17. Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Homewood, 10.1 km from Train Watching Platform

Matthew

Rp3.551.453

Rp4.261.744 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bar area with a marble-tiled bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine and liquor display.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

A modern living room with a marble wall, a fireplace, and contemporary furniture.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a stone entrance and a clear sky.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham SE/Liberty Park

6.1 km from Train Watching Platform

Jana

Rp1.975.676

Rp2.311.541 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

19. Hassinger Daniels Guest House

Five Points South, 9.2 km from Train Watching Platform

carmen

Rp2.523.780

Rp3.019.522 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee dispenser, and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS.'

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A conference room with a long table, green chairs, patterned carpet, ceiling fans, and a projector screen.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham Trussville by IHG

13.8 km from Train Watching Platform

janice

Rp1.858.738

Rp2.340.385 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Train Watching Platform

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale	8.4 Very good 190 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Birmingham - Irondale	7.8 Good 972 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG	7.8 Good 870 reviews	View
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport	7.6 Good 1,005 reviews	View
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast	7.0 Good 879 reviews	View

Top Train Watching Platform Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Airport - Southeast

8/10 Good

"Older hotel, but clean. Friendly staff."

Landing at Crestline

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay with well appointed kitchen and comfortable bed. The swimming pool was the perfect place to cool off on a hot day along with its shaded cabana area. The location is very convenient for visiting Mountain Brook, Crestline Village and shopping."

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Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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New Bethel Baptist Church

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting New Bethel Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham.

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Southern Museum of Flight

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Southern Museum of Flight during your travels in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Birmingham Race Course Casino

8.8/10 (28 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Birmingham Race Course Casino during your travels in Birmingham? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Liberty Park & Statue of Liberty Replica

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Liberty Park & Statue of Liberty Replica, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A.G. Gaston Gardens

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Birmingham when you take a trip to A.G. Gaston Gardens. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Avondale Brewing Company

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Avondale Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Alabama Symphony Orchestra

You can make plans for a show at Alabama Symphony Orchestra during your stay in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Train Watching Platform?

Train Watching Platform is located in a family-friendly area of Birmingham known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 279 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Train Watching Platform?

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Train Watching Platform. Other good choices close by include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG and Comfort Inn Birmingham - Irondale.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Train Watching Platform?

Expedia has 279 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Train Watching Platform.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Train Watching Platform, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Train Watching Platform.

What can I see and do near Train Watching Platform?

Learn about local history at Sloss Furnaces and A.G. Gaston Gardens. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Liberty Park & Statue of Liberty Replica and Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve. Attractions like Southern Museum of Flight and Alabama Symphony Orchestra highlight the local culture.

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale

2. Comfort Inn Birmingham - Irondale

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

4. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport

5. Quality Inn Airport - Southeast

6. Tree House

7. Hampton Inn Birmingham Leeds

8. John Hand Club Hotel

9. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview

10. The Painted Lady

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Fultondale Birmingham I 65, AL

12. Courtyard By Marriott Birmingham Grandview

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham South Inverness

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Colonnade

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

16. Best Western Plus Birmingham Inn & Suites

17. Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

18. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham SE/Liberty Park

19. Hassinger Daniels Guest House

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham Trussville by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Train Watching Platform

Top Train Watching Platform Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Airport - Southeast

Landing at Crestline

Other attractions near Train Watching Platform

Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

New Bethel Baptist Church

Southern Museum of Flight

Birmingham Race Course Casino

Liberty Park & Statue of Liberty Replica

A.G. Gaston Gardens

Avondale Brewing Company

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

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