Ensley 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 great live music 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

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 Ensley

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Room was clean. Bathroom dated. Body wash empty. Shower foot bar and door broken. Bathroom counter severely marked up Nice location located in the mall. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Was pretty basic bland room and barely any streaming services and channels other than that really good
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Great area, friendly staff, just dirty, everywhere.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was spotless! We were on the top floor which is what I requested, so great job! I will definitely be staying at this hotel again!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
No one went to clean our room, to change towels. We went to the lobby to request new towel and they ask us to bring the dirty ones. I was traveling with some one that needs vigilance, so I was unable to go back to grab towels…
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Marriott Birmingham
The staff consistently showed how much they cared. Thank you Max and coworkers for making this an exceptional stay.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ensley

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.

North Birmingham
While North Birmingham isn't home to many top sights, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

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.
