Where to Stay
The hotels in and around Birmingham are more than simply a place to lay your head overnight. From location and amenities options to reputation and price, the right accommodations can make all the difference in your overall experience. Find a place that’s right for you.
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Birmingham Alabama
A little bit of everything.
Historically significant. Eclectically funky. Progressively southern. Get a feel for the individual enclaves that make our city truly special.
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Downtown
The business of pleasure.
An explosion of retail space, hip new lofts, professional baseball and a slew of breweries, restaurants, coffee shops and bars have made downtown Birmingham a must-experience to everyone who comes here.
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Lakeview
All day. All night. And then some.
Conveniently located between downtown and Southside, Lakeview is one of the most bustling areas for entertainment, retail, design and food. Add to that residential lofts, performance and event space and the hottest nightspots in town, and it’s easy to see why this area is such a draw.
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Southside
Bohemian rhapsody.
Situated at the base of the forested northern slope of Red Mountain, the historic Southside community is one of the most cosmopolitan neighborhoods in Birmingham, with Five Points South being a central hub for art, nightlife and entertainment.
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Avondale / Crestwood
The hippest haven in the ‘ham.
Originally built to be a company town for Avondale Mills, the neighborhood is now an emerging nightlife and entertainment hotbed. The newest restaurants, breweries and live music venues make Avondale one place not to me missed.
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Homewood
Taking quaint and charming to the next level.
Small town southern life meets vibrant, contemporary retail, dining and entertainment options in this easy-to-find, easier-to-get-around neighborhood.
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Mountain Brook
Welcome to the Tiny Kingdom.
Located in a quiet, secluded enclave and noted for its boutique shopping, the so-called “tiny kingdom” has upscale shopping, fine dining, spa treatments and greenspaces that all come together to create an experience as luxurious as it is memorable.
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Airport
Everything old is new again.
Home to some of the oldest neighborhoods in the state, community revitalization has created a resurgence of businesses, churches, community events and neighborhood festivals.
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Gardendale / Fultondale
Mining towns turned local treasures.
Having sprung up around an industrial post-Civil War coal mining boom, through the years these communities have developed an undeniable southern charm while still maintaining their rich and storied histories.
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Hoover / Vestavia
Down home communities. Upscale vibe.
Best known for its wide variety of retail shopping, including the Riverchase Galleria, the area is also home to quaint subdivisions, nature preserves, sports complexes and more than its fair share of dining options.
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Trussville / Leeds / Irondale
East of town. North of expectations.
One of the most surprising and unexpected areas of Birmingham is steeped in history and home to world renowned retail shopping, a global television network and an international raceway and motorsports museum.
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Bessemer / West
Hometown heritage.
Nestled in Jones Valley in the foothills of the Appalachians, Bessemer is conveniently located to interstates and airports for easy access to shopping, outdoor activities and family adventure.
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280
The road to everywhere.
Being located along one of the main arteries into and out of the heart of downtown means the shops and restaurants here have a local suburban feel while being easily accessible from anywhere.
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Experiences Are better in Birmingham
Experience
Links and Late Night
Not only do we have world-class courses designed to challenge you during the day, but there's also plenty to do once the sun goes down.
Links and Late Night
Hit your clubs in the morning.
Then hit our clubs at night.
Civil Rights Tour
Explore Alabama’s Civil Rights History right here in Birmingham.
Bite Off All You Can Chew
Bring your appetite and taste for adventure. We’ll satisfy them both.
Kids Rule
Bring the kids or just use the opportunity to bring out the kid in you.
His & Hers
Three days of sharing togetherness, interests and discovery.
Guides
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Events Are better in Birmingham
Event
Filmmakers from across the country and around the world come to Birmingham to screen their work at Sidewalk and have been thrilled to discover enthusiastic crowds eager to devour new independent cinema.
2019 Sidewalk Film Festival
Top Events #INAugust
Check out the Top Events INAugust #INBirmingham
10th Annual Birmingham Restaurant Week
From August 16- 25, food lovers with a taste for adventure can enjoy everything from fine dining to down-home cookin’
Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure
Sidewalk is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging filmmaking in Alabama and building audiences for independent film.
Birmingham Legion Football Club
Hammer Down with the all new Birmingham Legion Football Club
Birmingham Taste Tours
Enjoy a three hour walking food, drink, and historical tour to sample eclectic tastings from Birmingham’s most authentic restaurants
