The Best Hotels Closest to University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham for 2026

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

A bar area with a long counter, purple bar stools, and gold accents.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a bar.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, a neon artwork above it, and a patterned floor.

1. The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Central City, 1.5 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Trinidad

￥19,940

￥23,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and packaged goods.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a television on a wooden table.

A hotel room with a round dining table, red upholstered chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 0.8 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Kassandra

￥26,859

￥32,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a cityscape mural.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool and outdoor seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.

3. Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 0.8 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Richard

￥23,177

￥27,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A room with a dark blue wall, a large framed painting, two leather armchairs, a wooden desk with lamps, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a bookshelf.

A room with a dark wooden floor, a brown leather armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel with a red exterior, a large window, and a sign that reads 'The Painted Lady Hotel.'

4. The Painted Lady

Five Points South, 1.3 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Linton

￥22,834

￥27,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bench, and a wall-mounted sign.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 0.9 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Kendrick

￥23,527

￥28,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A grand lobby with marble floors, a grand staircase, and a reception area.

A modern living room with a sofa, two ottomans, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

The Empire Building entrance with large columns, a glass facade, and a sign for the Letton Hotel.

6. Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Civil Rights Historic District, 1.4 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Elizabeth

￥23,527

￥28,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, blue seating, and a large window with blue curtains.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the sink.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Five Points South, 1 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Anonymous traveler

￥16,519

￥19,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by brick walls and a cityscape view at dusk.

A modern indoor space with a seating area, tables, and chairs. There are potted plants and a ceiling light fixture.

An outdoor patio with brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, and green umbrellas.

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

Five Points South, 0.8 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Traci

￥19,998

￥23,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.

A modern lounge area with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted TV.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

Civil Rights Historic District, 1.4 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Blake

￥21,174

￥25,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern hotel lobby with a variety of seating options, including sofas, armchairs, and a lounge chair. There are multiple tables and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Five Points South, 0.8 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Aaliyah

￥17,985

￥21,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

An indoor swimming pool with a 5 ft depth limit, surrounded by lounge areas and a clear ceiling structure.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, a sofa with decorative pillows, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

11. SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Five Points South, 1 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Arell

￥19,998

￥23,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A hotel room with two grey armchairs, a bed, a painting, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, two grey sofas, a desk with a computer, and large windows with curtains.

A lobby with two armchairs, a marble floor, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

12. John Hand Club Hotel

Central City, 1.4 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Chris

￥39,649

￥51,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern cafe with bar seating, a counter with a variety of beverages, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent sign for 'Hotel Indigo'.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight machines.

13. Hotel Indigo Birmingham Five Points S - UAB by IHG

Five Points South, 1 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Luis

￥23,527

￥28,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A modern apartment with a living room, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a central column, and a view of the outdoor area.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, benches, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. Landing Apartments at Five Points South

Five Points South, 1.1 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Faith

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with multiple floors and large windows.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, double sink, and a built-in oven.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white tiled backsplash, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

15. Landing Midtown

Five Points South, 1.1 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Jessica Latrice

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the kitchen through a window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a glass coffee table, a beige sofa, and a minimalist decor style.

A minimalist room with a round white table and two grey chairs. A framed abstract artwork is hung on the wall above the table.

16. Landing Apartments UAB

Five Points South, 1 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mya

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a breakfast bar with various food items.

A Comfort Inn hotel with multiple parking spaces and a well-lit entrance.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a conference room.

17. Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood

Homewood, 4.7 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Gary

￥13,690

￥16,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and two bedside lamps.

A multi-story parking garage with a row of parked cars and a building with balconies in the background.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a microwave.

18. Kings Inn Civic Center UAB

1.4 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Karlie

￥12,421

￥15,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern lobby with a black leather sofa, a purple armchair, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, and a shelf unit.

A modern office space with a desk, chair, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, wall art, and a nightstand with a lamp.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

Homewood, 5.3 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Sandra

￥10,358

￥12,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A historic building with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a grand staircase, and a brick wall backdrop.

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Redmont." It features multiple windows, a balcony with railings, and a flag.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large window, and a modern chandelier.

20. Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Central City, 1.9 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mark

￥20,587

￥24,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Tree House	9.8 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
The Painted Lady	9.4 Exceptional 343 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB	8.8 Excellent 893 reviews	View
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton	8.8 Excellent 1,046 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown	8.6 Excellent 423 reviews	View

Top University of Alabama at Birmingham Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing experience - no issues and centrally located"

Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham, a DoubleTree by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Quick check in and room was very clean."

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

10/10 Excellent

"Great atmosphere. Love the Blazer's Grill. Super friendly staff. Made my stay there really pleasant. The gym was good, too. Everything actually worked! Only thing missing was a business center. I had a client training that I needed something printed for, and while they were accommodating and offered to print it for me, it would have been nice to have a center onsite where I could have printed what I needed for myself."

SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very accommodating, I was given a room way before my check in time as I got there early. They were very helpful and polite."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great stay! Great location too."

Landing Apartments near Downtown and UAB

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great, except retrieving the key. The Internet was down the whole time"

Railroad Park Reset, Clean, Modern Space

10/10 Excellent

"Great location very close to downtown & UAB. Decent parking especially on weekends as it’s free if you can find a spot on the street which we did. Can be a bit noisy from loud traffic outside but didn’t affect our sleep. Great kitchen & property felt very safe, would def recommend"

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Regions Field

9.0/10 (27 reviews)

Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this romantic area.

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Good People Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Good People Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

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A city skyline with tall buildings, including a Wells Fargo skyscraper, and a train track with a train in the foreground.

Railroad Park

9.0/10 (54 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Bartow Arena

Catch an event at Bartow Arena during your trip to Birmingham. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Donor Memorial

You can find out about the history of Birmingham with a visit to Donor Memorial. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Alabama Museum of Health Sciences

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alabama Museum of Health Sciences in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

Enjoy a stop at Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Heaviest Corner on Earth

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Alabama at Birmingham?

University of Alabama at Birmingham is located in a welcoming area of Birmingham known for its magnificent mountain views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 387 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Other good options close by include Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB and The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Expedia has 387 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Alabama at Birmingham.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Alabama at Birmingham, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Alabama at Birmingham?

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What can I see and do near University of Alabama at Birmingham?

McWane Science Center, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and Birmingham Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Sloss Furnaces, Rickwood Field, and Heaviest Corner on Earth. You can check out the local talent at Alabama Theater, Carver Theater, and Alabama Ballet.

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Our top choices for University of Alabama at Birmingham hotels

1. The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

2. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3. Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4. The Painted Lady

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

6. Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

10. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

11. SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

12. John Hand Club Hotel

13. Hotel Indigo Birmingham Five Points S - UAB by IHG

14. Landing Apartments at Five Points South

15. Landing Midtown

16. Landing Apartments UAB

17. Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood

18. Kings Inn Civic Center UAB

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

20. Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Top University of Alabama at Birmingham Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

Landing Apartments near Downtown and UAB

Railroad Park Reset, Clean, Modern Space

Other attractions near University of Alabama at Birmingham

Regions Field

Good People Brewing Company

Railroad Park

Bartow Arena

Donor Memorial

Alabama Museum of Health Sciences

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

Heaviest Corner on Earth

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