Homewood 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 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
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in Homewood
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Clean room, nice breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
This was a very nice hotel… so I booked one night her should’ve booked 2 nights at the same time but know if I needed both nights.. checked in with my Candy.. great customer service. Very informative about the hotel.. breakfast starts at 630.. now mind you my room had a kitchen but I didn’t have ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
We spent one night at the facility for a birthday celebration, and the experience was excellent. The staff was courteous, the room was clean, and there was ample space.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
This recently redone Embassy Suites was beautiful! We ate a Ruth Chris and enjoyed it . The front office was NOT friendly however, even tried to refuse me my two bottles of water as a Hilton Honors member! Need to get a better front office. We did have to call maintance to get our air adjusted, and ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Lakeshore Drive
Room was spotless, staff very friendly
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was very clean and service was exceptional.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Homewood
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens 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.
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.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.
