South East Lake
Birmingham
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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 South East Lake
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Clean room, nice breakfast
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Check in was easy, staff was friendly and the room was clean. The beds were extra comfortable
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Everything was perfect Everyone was very nice to me. I love the convenience of the mall. The room wad very clean Doris and Don
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
The staff was helpful. The first room we got had the smoke alarm going off. The second room they gave us smelled like smoke, but the third room was acceptable.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
We arrived about 4:30pm and had to wait over 30 minutes for a room. The bathroom sink was plugged. One of the lights by the bed did not work. The breakfast omelettes were cold. Small seating area for breakfast. The good: Quiet room, nice fitness center, good location, staff was just OK, good coffee, ...
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Everything was most efficient.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South East Lake
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
East Birmingham
When in East Birmingham, you can plan a visit to Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Forest Park
While visiting Forest Park, you might make a stop by sights like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.
Avondale
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Avondale. You might want to make time for a stop at Avondale Brewing Company or Sloss Furnaces.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
