East Lake
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Walk around the campus at University of Alabama at Birmingham during your visit to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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 stay in 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 holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in East Lake
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"Clean room and great air conditioning"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"The staff were helpful and friendly. The bedroom was fairly clean. Some dirt in the cracks of the chair and one dead cockroach in the bathroom. But overall a nice stay. Good but limited breakfast. Lots of parking."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"Breakfast was good"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"Although the property was clean and well run, the first room we had, had a bed that squeeked terribly every time one of us moved. We got very little sleep. But what was worse is that the room had humidity and smelled of mold, eventhough the AC was on and the filters were clean. We complained the ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"The staff was professional, kind, and accommodating. Our room was spacious, clean, relatively quiet, but due for some updating. The faucet not flushed to tub all, shower curtain worn, and ac unit was pretty loud as well as leaking condensation onto carpet."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Excellent!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Lake
Woodlawn
While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
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.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
