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.
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.
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.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music 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.
East Lake Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Room was clean. Waffles were not satisfactory. They weren’t completely cooked and waffle maker spray didn’t work. The waffles stuck and tore up when you removed it. Could have had a better selection of breakfast options.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Cleanliness
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. Room was very clean and bath towels were think and fluffy. Hotel restaurant was delicious.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Super clean quiet and friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 20, 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.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
