Ensley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Our pick of the best Ensley Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The hotel was very clean. The staff was very knowledgeable about my stay..
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
I had called and arranged for the two rooms to be beside each other. That was never noted and we ended up with one room on 1st and one on 3rd.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Paid over $500 a night for a "premium" suite that had a lot of issues. The a/c was barely working. Could not get the room cool. Balcony door would not open and was completely off track. Bathroom door would not lock. Found several ladybugs in the room and found a spider on the bed right when we walked ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ensley
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Bartow Arena 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 McWane Science Center or Regions Field.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
