Five Points West
Birmingham
Visit Five Points West
Popular places to visit
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of your travels around 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 trip to 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 travels in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music 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
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Five Points West
Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex Village
Great Stay
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Great place to stay for an extended period of time. Not too busy, so it was a comfortable stay
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Clean rooms and great staff
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
I love the hotel and the area. I had concerns about self parking and entry to the hotel from the self parking lot safety.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Room was nice and clean. Check in was seamless
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Five Points West
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 known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater while you're in town.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to McWane Science Center and Regions Field while you're in town.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Sand Ridge
If you're spending some time in Sand Ridge, RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley and Red Mountain Park 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.
