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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Ensley
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
The staff were friendly and the room was clean. If I needed anything I was taken care of and it was a pretty quiet stay. I enjoyed my time here.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
The Breakfast menu was all cold @ 6 am when it opened. The coffee was excellent. I have no complaints about the facility however someone dropped the ball in prep
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Great Hotel
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Very nice place to stay
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Love the two free cocktails and the dining was excellent very friendly staff. We loved our room
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Clean, friendly staff, good price, and plenty of parking. If I had to suggest anything, it's time for new mattresses.
Reviewed on 8 May 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.
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 Regions Field or Alabama Theater.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
