West End 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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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.
Things to do
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in West End
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"Clean room, nice staff! Would most definitely stay again!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"This Days Inn is no frills but excellent all the way around. We’ve stayed here for the last 2 SEC baseball tournaments and it’s been great as it ’s less than 4 miles to the ballpark. The rates are really good and competitive; the rooms are clean and well-maintained, serviced daily; the free breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"Location near enough to major highways but far enough to enjoy a measure of quietness around the pool. Surrounded by trees at the entrance to an attractive upscale office park built to blend in with the natural landscape. Property was well maintained and staff was helpful. Credit goes to the cleaning ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Very nice stay"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable. The TV service could be better."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"I enjoyed my stay overall. Breakfast buffet was good..loved fresh omelets. The room did not have a refrigerator and front desk associate barely looked up from her phone to state there were no extra ones to bring. The pool area was full of kids which was fine, but no one else could enjoy the pool ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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.
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 Three Sheets: A Linen Shop 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.
