West End Travel Guide
Birmingham
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Popular places to visit
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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 West End
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Rooms were clean & staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Very nice room. Comfortable bed. I thought the small pillows would be a problem, but they were great. Very strong shower current."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"Nice place to stay and safe!!!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"The staff were the best thing about this hotel. I had a horrible night where I barely got sleep due to neighboring guest leaving their child in the room and the door had to be opened by the fire dept at 2:30 AM. Also for breakfast, they ran out of potatoes which I was expecting staying at the embassy. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"Really good place."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"It was a great stay and had the amenities needed."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West End
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.
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.
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Regions Field while you're exploring the area.
