Ensley
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre 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.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Tuxedo Junction
Learn about the local history of Birmingham when you spend time at Tuxedo Junction.
Erskine Hawkins Park
Explore the great outdoors at Erskine Hawkins Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Top hotels in Ensley
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
We’ve stayed here twice in the past 3 month on our way back and forth from Florida and Missouri and always clean and great service.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Gabrielle was the best!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Stayed in a handicap room and it was well appointed with large bath that worked very well. The area had so many food and shopping areas.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
The clerk who checked me in was very accommodating and courteous. He was extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The hotel room was nice, and the area nearby was good.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Ashley at the front desk was outstanding. Hospitality plus! Professional and A+ for all things hotel. The airport shuttle driver was fabulous going in from the airport and the shuttle driver the next day was equally assistive and courteous returning me to the airport.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ensley
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
North Birmingham
While North Birmingham isn't home to many top sights, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to McWane Science Center or Regions Field.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
