Southside
Birmingham
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 entertainment choices and mountain views.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Things to do
Super City Birmingham Hop On Hop Off Driving App Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Southside
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was clean. Staff was friendly. I didn't eat the breakfast there nor did I park.
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great AC. Plenty of hot water.
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 6 May, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
The hotel was very nice but the pool heater was broken during our visit. The hotel was at near max capacity and the breakfast service could not accommodate all the guests. It was a 30 minute wait for an made to order omelet and not enough seats/tables.
Reviewed on 7 May, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Clean rooms and bathroom, nice staff, really easy check in
Reviewed on 7 May, 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Looks like a Motel, would only be a last resort.
Reviewed on 7 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Highland Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Avondale Brewing Company and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Avondale
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Avondale. You might want to make time for a stop at Avondale Brewing Company or Sloss Furnaces.
