Birmingham · Southside
Hotel Indigo Birmingham Five Points South
Worth prioritizing if you want a stronger-than-average rate.
Typical recent rate
$219 $169
Hotels in Southside Birmingham
Southside and Five Points South offer Birmingham's best combination of medical center proximity and restaurant access — UAB Hospital, Children's of Alabama, and the Kirklin Clinic are steps from the most walkable dining corridor in the city.
Five properties serve the Southside/UAB corridor: Hotel Indigo Five Points as the boutique pick (8.8), Embassy Suites for the best amenity package (8.7, free breakfast + evening reception), Hilton Garden Inn for HGI consistency (8.6), Courtyard for Bonvoy value (8.5), and Residence Inn for extended stays (8.4).
Current Hotel Signals
Hotels worth reviewing in Southside, Birmingham
Southside rates track UAB graduation, major medical conferences, and Birmingham arts events. More stable than Downtown convention hotels — a predictable option for medical visitors and leisure travelers.
Birmingham · Southside
Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham
Worth prioritizing if you want a stronger-than-average rate.
Typical recent rate
$199 $159
Birmingham · Southside
Courtyard Birmingham UAB/Medical West
Worth prioritizing if you want a stronger-than-average rate.
Typical recent rate
$179 $139
Birmingham · Southside
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham UAB
Worth prioritizing if you want a stronger-than-average rate.
Typical recent rate
$189 $149
Birmingham · Southside
Residence Inn Birmingham UAB/Medical West
Worth prioritizing if you want a stronger-than-average rate.
Typical recent rate
$199 $159
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Frequently asked questions
What hotels are near UAB Medical Center Birmingham?
All five Southside hotels have walkable or very short-drive access to UAB Medical Center — Courtyard Birmingham UAB and Residence Inn UAB are the most directly positioned. Embassy Suites delivers the best amenity package for longer medical stays.
Is Five Points South good for restaurants in Birmingham?
Five Points South and the UAB corridor have some of Birmingham's best independent restaurants — the area between the hotel cluster and Five Points South fountain is the densest walkable dining area in the city.
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