Downtown Birmingham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Regions Field
Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this romantic area.
Railroad Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Downtown Birmingham Hotel Deals
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
My room was clean, comfortable and on the top floor. All staff were wonderful especially the front desk and Blazers restaurant folx.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Check in and out was flawless. Valet perfection. Beds as comfy as home. Staff professional, and yet felt like family. Location spot on. Within walking distance of a phenomenal restaurant for dinner, La Fetê. And a 10 min Uber to Legacy Center.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
We had several issues that we overlooked that were out of the control of the hotel. However I pulled the covers back on the bed and found a stain. We were leaving to go to a concert, so we asked the front desk to change our sheets while we were gone. Once we arrived back at 11:30pm our sheets had ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Staff was great, room was great. The fees at this location are excessive. I won’t stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Room was great, staff was friendly and helpful, and the bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Spotless room, helpfull staff, great location, Historic charm. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Birmingham
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.
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.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
