Downtown Birmingham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Birmingham which includes signage

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.

Alabama Theater
McWane Science Center

McWane Science Center

You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

McWane Science Center
Regions Field

Regions Field

Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this romantic area.

Regions Field
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

You can study the exhibits at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
16th Street Baptist Church

16th Street Baptist Church

You can learn about the history of Birmingham when you stop by 16th Street Baptist Church. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

16th Street Baptist Church
Good People Brewing Company

Good People Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Good People Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Good People Brewing Company

Activities

Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

NZ$167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

NZ$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

NZ$42
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

NZ$42
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

NZ$166
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

NZ$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
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Our pick of the best Downtown Birmingham Hotel Deals

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$296 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$296
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Ok hotel for a night
"We only stayed the night, had drinks in the restaurant/bar, when I asked for another beer the bartender did not give me a fresh cold glass, who does that, also he was slow with his service"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
821 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$226 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$226
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Excellent location
"Very convenient for our appointment at Children's Hospital. We will return."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

3 out of 5
1016 20th Street, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$259 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$259
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was very nice and clean. Ideal for close proximity to UAB-Highlands. The only problem I had is the key card lock on my hotel room door. I had the hardest time getting in twice to the point where I thought that the key had demagnetized and had them reprogram the key. That was frustrating since ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 out of 5
2027 1ST Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$242 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$242
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (961 reviews)
Nice hotel
"The staff were great. The air conditioning in room 1206 was not good. It was either freezing or muggy within one degree. My daughters room - 1007 actually had mold on the curtains"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$250 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$250
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful stay in historic building."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

2.5 out of 5
2021 Park Place, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$242 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$242
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice. I wish there was more parking."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Birmingham

Birmingham featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture

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.

Civil Rights Historic District
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Fountain Heights

If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Fountain Heights
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside
Vulcan Statue which includes a city

Five Points South

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Five Points South
Birmingham featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture

Central City

1/5(1 area review)

While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.

Central City
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Highland Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.

Highland Park

Downtown Birmingham Travel Guide

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