Five Points South Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline at dusk with buildings reflected in a calm river.
A city skyline with tall buildings, including a Wells Fargo skyscraper, and a train track with a train in the foreground.
A large stadium with the name 'Birmingham' and 'Regions Field' illuminated in pink and green lights.
A bridge with a view of a city skyline at sunset, including a train track and several buildings.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings reflecting on a calm body of water.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

8.6/10 (1,699 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

NZ$118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

NZ$53
per adult
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
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Our pick of the best Five Points South Hotel Deals

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
The price is NZ$314 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$314
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room. Liked the suite style with kitchen available to use. Nice breakfast choices. Close to UAB facilities."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

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

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is NZ$309 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$309
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Check in was slow but we were an hour or more earlier Helped us find ways to deal with it and we’re h lpful"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The Painted Lady

The Painted Lady

2 out of 5
2143 2nd Ave S Birmingham AL
The price is NZ$247 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$247
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Birmingham Zoo and The Summit are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
"this place was amazing and the bed was SO comfortable. I didn't get a chance to let them know there was no hot water coming out of the sink and the bathroom door wouldn't close. luckily my bf and I are ok with that but that could be a problem for some couples."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

The Painted Lady
Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

3 out of 5
250 18th Street South Birmingham AL
The price is NZ$246 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$246
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel shares a lobby with another hotel, so the beginning was a bit confusing. The front desk staff can help the guests for both hotels and they cleared the confusion. The amenities are very nice, and the hotel is right near the railway park."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
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$241 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$241
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and useful amenities."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

3 out of 5
250 18th Street South Birmingham AL
The price is NZ$190 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$190
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (934 reviews)
"My daughter and I stayed here for her UAB orientation, and our room was spacious and well-kept. It was the perfect place to unwind after a long day on campus. The on-site dining, though offering a limited menu, had delicious options, and we were happy we chose to eat in rather than venture out, tired ..."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham
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Our guide on where to stay in Five Points South

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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 Regions Field or Alabama Theater.

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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.

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Vestavia Hills

Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.

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Photo by Bill Dillard
Open Photo by Bill Dillard

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.

A city skyline at dusk with buildings reflected in a calm river.

Irondale

Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.

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