West End
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 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.
Things to do
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in West End
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
No frills. Comfortable room and mattress. Adequate seating and clothes storage. Continental breakfast okay. No coffee in room but at dining area/lobby only.
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Bug in shower. Dirty baseboards. Bed is hard as a rock. No conditioner in shower. Only one washcloth for 3 people. Broken coffee maker. All remedies in about 15 minutes but aggravating none the less. Landline phone did not work so that is a safety issue in a hotel. Would not stay here again.
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Very nice La Quinta property. Convenient to everything in a nice place to stay! Comfortable beds and pillow pillows. The room is very spacious and nice!
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
There was a weird smell. Self serve breakfast was a little chaotic. I didn’t prefer the tile floors beyond the first level. I prefer carpet. It’s constantly changing. The bed sheets were also stuffy.
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Great location.
Reviewed on 21 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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.
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.
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.
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
