East Lake, 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.
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 acclaimed theater scene 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
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
East Lake Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Very nice property. Conveniently located. Room was clean and spacious. Quiet location. Dining options nearby. Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
It was a great place to stay.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Clean rooms. Great price. Courteous and helpful staff. For an overnight stay, extremely enjoyable.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Great location, clean rooms, wonderful food options nearby and the mall
Reviewed on Jan 29, 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
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Older hotel but well maintained and reasonably priced.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Other neighborhoods around East Lake
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
While visiting Forest Park, you might make a stop by sights like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra are top sights worth seeing.
