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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Top hotels in West End
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Great customer service
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Great breakfast and a quiet evening
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Great Hotel
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Didn’t like lack of bedding for sofa bed
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Very comfortable five night stay at LaQuinta Homewood. Carmen at the front desk provided outstanding customer service to help work through a reservation mistake I made on Expedia and the service I received from Branden from Expedia was equally exceptional.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
The room smelled like dogs. The bed mattress was tilted. The key was difficult to use. The toilet hadn't been cleaned. There were no bags in the trash cans. The coffee tasted burnt.
Reviewed on 9 May 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 Alabama Theater or Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
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.
