Birmingham, AL

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Birmingham

Where to stay in Birmingham

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Downtown Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to McWane Science Center and Regions Field while you're in town.

Downtown Birmingham
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Homewood

Located in southeastern Jefferson County, Homewood boasts the Hollywood Historic District, known for its Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Home to Samford University, it's a charming suburb near Birmingham.

Homewood
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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.

Vestavia Hills
Whenever I’m back home in the “HAM” I always  try and make time to stroll around BBG and relax. It’s awesome here no matter the season.

Mountain Brook

Boasting three picturesque "villages" and a high tree cover ratio, this suburban area offers a forest-like setting with charming residential sections and a network of bridle paths for recreation.

Mountain Brook
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Five Points South

4/5(445 area reviews)

Unique features of Five Points South include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.

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Irondale

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

Irondale
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
The price is SAR 285 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
SAR 285
SAR 346 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,254 reviews)
"If you’re going to charge extra for the kids to be allowed to eat breakfast (only 2 people get the included breakfast) then you really need to make it a little extra nice. I would have thought it was fine but since I had to pay extra I was annoyed that the eggs and potatoes were cold and I had to ..."

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 506 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 506
SAR 585 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,066 reviews)
"Unique, nice, and clean."

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
2.5 out of 5
226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood, Birmingham, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 314 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 314
SAR 376 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Nice, Pet-Friendly Hotel
"Nice hotel; friendly staff; clean room; plentiful breakfast."

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Landing at Landing-Midtown Apartments
Landing at Landing-Midtown Apartments
3.5 out of 5
425 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Birmingham Zoo and The Summit ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"We ❤️’d it here. Super cute place, great communication from the renters, we ubered a lot to have fun & drink & got rides quickly. We had a rental car as well & parking wasn’t an issue at all. Felt very safe in the area & outside which is super important when your traveling when your not familiar ..."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Landing at Landing-Midtown Apartments
Landing at 20 Midtown Apartments
Landing at 20 Midtown Apartments
4 out of 5
2014 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Birmingham Zoo and The ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"The stay was very good. The area was quit and shopping was great"

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Landing at 20 Midtown Apartments
Landing at The 600 Apartments
Landing at The 600 Apartments
4 out of 5
600 19th St N, Birmingham, AL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Birmingham Zoo and Freedom ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
"My wife and I enjoyed the location and atmosphere. The only negative thing that I can say was that the QR code for access to parking and the doors of the building, wasn’t given in the email like it was supposed to be. Nonetheless, when we reached out to the support team, it was handled quickly."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Landing at The 600 Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Birmingham

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
867
5 - Excellent 30%
4 - Good
1369
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
518
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
59
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I loved it!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Birmingham is a great southern city. Enough modern urban vibe but still has southern hospitality.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The interstate roads are terrible!

4/5 - Good

Shayla

I live in Birmingham so I am familiar with the area thats why I always go to this particular hotel

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

That’s My City an I love my City...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Birmingham. I grew up and lived here 30 years. I travel here often for family events.