Southside
Birmingham
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.
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.
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.
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 Southside
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The only staff I talked with, is the person who checked me in. She was lovely. She explained how to get to my room, made sure I had the wifi password and informed me of breakfast times. The room was clean but the hotel itself is very noisy. You can hear all the rooms around you and everything that ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Yes! The room was immaculate. Everything was wonderful.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Amenties
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Check in was very quick and easy. Nice one night stay and would stay again. If breakfast is a requirement this might not be a good choice.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Everything
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Clean room and staff
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Highland Park
While Highland Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
