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.
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.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in West End
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Very clean and quiet
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Wonderful stay. No complaints.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Excellent staff, great hot breakfast buffet. Nice place to sit oudoors and it was close to the fenced pool area. Clean exercise room...convenient parking. As you can tell, we pretty much liked everything about this place.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Good stay.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
The staff was very helpful upon arrival. We found the room to be very clean, up to date and comfortable. The breakfast the next morning was very good with plenty of options for everyone to choose from and checkout was quick and simple.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Breakfast did not seem fresh, the inside of the hotel smelled terrible, very loud guests all night and barking dogs!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 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.
