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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Ensley Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"This La Quinta felt clean and comfortable and the breakfast bar was satisfying."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"The room was very nice, had refrigerator & microwave, beds comfortable & bathroom nice. No comfy chair & just a desk chair. A bit tight from end of beds to desk & tv area. But overall a good, affordable place to stay. Gentleman at the front desk in afternoon was very friendly & in morning young lady ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Great Hotel I stay there every time I come to Birmingham I love the place service is great and people are great."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"Great all around!"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"Shower needs deep cleaning specially tiled joints. There are black stains. Room was a bit dusty but okay for few hours that we stayed to rest"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"I’ve stayed in several hotels in this area and I have to say that this was the better experience. The others were approximately $200 a night and up, this was $89. The rooms were cleaner, not brand new, but clean. I really liked that the hotel rooms had wood laminate instead of carpet. The floors ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Ensley
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.
