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 modern building with large windows and a reception area visible inside.

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

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

1. The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Central City, 1.5 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Sanerite

￥21,819

￥26,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

2. Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

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

Vinneth

￥23,090

￥27,603 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 room with a dark wooden floor, a brown leather armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

3. The Painted Lady

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

Patricia

￥16,325

￥19,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

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

Kassandra

￥26,758

￥31,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

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

￥23,439

￥28,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

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

Aaliyah

￥17,934

￥21,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a tiled floor, and a yellow ceiling.

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

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

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

Nichole

￥17,934

￥21,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 hotel lobby with a blue color scheme, leather seating, and contemporary decor.

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

8. Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

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

Julia

￥23,439

￥28,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with trees and shrubs.

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

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

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

krystel

￥19,923

￥23,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

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

Blake

￥21,095

￥25,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hotel reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a printer. There is a seating area with chairs and a large screen displaying a video.

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

Jennifer

￥21,095

￥25,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

12. John Hand Club Hotel

Central City, 1.4 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

LaTonya

￥39,500

￥51,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

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

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

Luis

￥21,237

￥25,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A pool table with stools, a foosball table, and a bar area with stools.

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

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 modern building with large windows and a garage door.

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

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

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

Susan

￥13,651

￥16,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

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.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

Homewood, 5.3 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Robert

￥10,697

￥12,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A cityscape with tall buildings, a clear sky, and a road with cars.

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

19. Kings Inn Civic Center UAB

1.4 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Karlie

￥10,433

￥12,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A spacious indoor atrium with a glass ceiling, multiple seating areas, and lush indoor plants.

A spacious lobby with a glass ceiling, modern seating, and a visible restaurant sign.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and a view of the outdoor seating area.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a central fountain, and surrounding flower beds.

20. Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

Redmont Park, 2.3 km from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Gary

￥23,090

￥27,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Top University of Alabama at Birmingham Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

10/10 Excellent

"It was a good stay. Walking distance to a great bbq restaurant"

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

8/10 Good

"Good shuttle"

Hassinger Daniels Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. The house is beautiful, well maintained and very clean. It is at a very convenient location where you can walk to anything and everything. Please know there is not a refrigerator in the rooms, but they do have a common refrigerator. There is also no staff on site but they send you an email the day before that gives you all of the check-in information. It was very quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. I would definitely stay there again."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very nice and helpful"

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Very nice hotel with excellent staff. The area around the hotel was a bit sketchy, but we felt very safe in the hotel. we loved the rooftop bar and restaurant. The staff was top notch"

SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

8/10 Good

"The staff were nice rooms were great but the elevators were down and this is the second time this has happened while at this hotel"

Central Bham Vibes, Clean Stay Near It All

8/10 Good

"The stay was nice and convenient. Everything looked as it did on the site. I do plan to stay here again soon. And check in was very easy !"

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"

Cozy Downtown Spot, Gym, 5 min to Hospital

10/10 Excellent

"Great communication and coordination with the host. Very close proximity to the hospital, good for visiting health professionals, and students."

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Regions Field

9.0/10 (27 reviews)

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Good People Brewing Company

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A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings reflecting on a calm body of water.

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 389 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 389 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.

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

McWane Science Center, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 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, Birmingham Ballet, and Carver Theater.

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Our top choices for University of Alabama at Birmingham hotels

1. The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

2. Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3. The Painted Lady

4. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

6. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

8. Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

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. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

19. Kings Inn Civic Center UAB

20. Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

Compare popular hotels close to University of Alabama at Birmingham

Top University of Alabama at Birmingham Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hassinger Daniels Guest House

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Central Bham Vibes, Clean Stay Near It All

Railroad Park Reset, Clean, Modern Space

Cozy Downtown Spot, Gym, 5 min to Hospital

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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