What is Central City like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Birmingham's Central City neighborhood. Be sure to check out Sloss Furnaces and McWane Science Center as part of your Central City travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Central City?

Based on our traveler data, The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Central City. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from University of Alabama at Birmingham, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton and Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Central City?

Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodations in Central City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Birmingham area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Central City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central City?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Central City, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do in this Birmingham neighborhood?

Sloss Furnaces, Heaviest Corner on Earth, and Freedom Riders Debarkation Site are notable landmarks to see while you're in Central City. McWane Science Center and Birmingham Museum of Art are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Central City include Alabama Ballet, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, and Protective Stadium. When you're sightseeing in Birmingham, Topgolf Birmingham and Alabama Theater are also worth a stop.

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A grand entrance with a central staircase leading to a double door, flanked by columns and a balustrade.

1. Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Central City

McKenzie

￥24,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern lobby with a large window, seating area, and a large lamp.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

Central City

Craig

￥25,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern lobby with plush seating, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

3. The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Central City

Sanerite

￥23,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor patio with seating, a table, and string lights.

4. Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Central City

Elizabeth

￥28,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A historic building with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

5. Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Central City

SCARLET

￥24,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern living room with grey sofas, a side table, and a lamp. There are large windows with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

6. John Hand Club Hotel

Central City

Morgen

￥44,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A storefront with large windows and a sign that reads "THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO MOVE DOWNTOWN."

7. Loft 301 The William - 3rd Ave Views - Carrigans

Central City

Salina

￥40,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

8. Loft 307 The William Vinyl Downtown Vibes

Central City

Traketa

￥30,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table and yellow chairs, a yellow sofa with green cushions, and large windows with green curtains.

9. Loft 308 The William Views Over Carrigan s

Central City

￥32,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern building with a glass atrium, large windows, and a narrow walkway.

10. Loft 304 Thewilliam Earthy Modern Atrium Glow

Central City

Tevin

￥31,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A building with large glass windows, a sign reading 'THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO MOVE DOWNTOWN,' and a visible fire escape.

11. Loft 309 Nightlife Side Loft Vinyl Lounge Walk Everywhere

Central City

￥32,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

12. Loft 305 - The William - Atrium - Live Work Walk

Central City

￥26,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a brick accent wall.

13. Loft 302 - The William - Sunlit - Above Carrigans

Central City

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a menu display.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 1.7 km from Central City

Charles

￥31,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor dining area with tables set for six, surrounded by wicker chairs and a decorative tree centerpiece.

15. Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 2 km from Central City

Paul

￥27,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a grill.

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Five Points South, 2.3 km from Central City

Armando

￥21,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall panel and a framed collage of cityscape photos.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Five Points South, 1.6 km from Central City

Aaliyah

￥21,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall and a white counter.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

Five Points South, 1.6 km from Central City

Traci

￥23,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

19. SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 1.4 km from Central City

Alex

￥23,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for the Residence Inn Marriott.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 2.1 km from Central City

Craig

￥26,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels in Central City

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
John Hand Club Hotel	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 293 reviews	View
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 592 reviews	View
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,050 reviews	View
Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham, a DoubleTree by Hilton	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 435 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central City

Find the best Central City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Homewood

Located in southeastern Jefferson County, Homewood boasts the Hollywood Historic District, known for its Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Home to Samford University, it's a charming suburb near Birmingham.

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Downtown Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to McWane Science Center and Alabama Theater while you're in town.

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Mountain Brook

Boasting three picturesque "villages" and a high tree cover ratio, this suburban area offers a forest-like setting with charming residential sections and a network of bridle paths for recreation.

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Vestavia Hills

Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.

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Five Points South

Unique features of Five Points South include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Vulcan Park and Museum while you're exploring the area.

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