Ensley Travel Guide
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.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in Ensley
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Awesome service.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Missing pillows. Missing light bulb. Understaffed. The room seemed clean. The one employee there was super friendly and helpful. He got me pillows. The poor guy was there when I arrived at 11pm and still there when I left at 7am. The hotel was totally sold out so that was probably the reason for ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
All was well with the property and staff. There were no Real issues. Did not eat breakfast for travel reasons. Parking was good we used the door closest to our room.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Did stop for breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
I gave my stay 4 stars. The room was clean and bed were comfortable. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because the sink was clogged so the water would not drain properly without pulling the stopper out exposing what was clogging it (hair/spit, etc. it was disgusting) and the water pressure ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
The breakfast did not have the quantity to accommodate the amount of guests. Several items ran out and could not be restocked. Omelets were made to order but the ingredients weren't available. The juices were watered down. The glasses were dirty. There was a shortage of plates and utensils.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ensley
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center 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.
North Birmingham
While North Birmingham isn't home to many top sights, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
