Southside, AL
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
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Southside Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Floors felt dirty, something sticky was on the sheet. I doubt I’ll stay there again.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Cleanliness
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. Room was very clean and bath towels were think and fluffy. Hotel restaurant was delicious.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Super clean quiet and friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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.
