Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want the best-rated hotel in our Birmingham sample at the lowest price of our three picks, especially for a UAB visit. Drivers should plan ahead, as guests say the parking is often full or awkward to reach.
Check prices on Booking.com ↗We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our pick.
Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB is our Budget pick in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a 3-star hotel with a guest score of 8.8 out of 10 from 658 reviews, the joint highest in our sample.
It fits people visiting UAB's medical facilities, families (family rooms are listed) and anyone who wants to walk to dinner. Guests with dietary needs may like the breakfast list, which includes vegetarian and gluten-free options. The listing tags it as pet-friendly, but the policy and fees are not confirmed.
Skip it if you need easy, guaranteed parking every night, or if you want a 4-star hotel with more polish.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 1016 20th Street in Five Points South. Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 and mention restaurants within walking distance and the short trip to UAB.
Three sights are reasonably close. The Cathedral of Saint Paul is about 2 km away (around 25 minutes on foot) and Birmingham Zoo about 2.2 km (around 28 minutes). The Birmingham Museum of Art is about 2.6 km, around 33 minutes, which is a long walk; plan on public transport or a taxi for it. All times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
The location and the staff lead the praise. Reviewers call the team friendly, helpful and accommodating, and like being close to both restaurants and the UAB campus.
Parking divides opinion. Some find it secure and convenient; others say it is often full or hard to get into. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so check recent reviews for those.
Price and how it compares with our other Birmingham picks
The reference price was €125.76 per night. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November) for 2 adults, not live quotes. That was 18% below the sample median of €152.93.
The listing names free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, family rooms and air conditioning. Breakfast is listed as continental, American, vegetarian, gluten-free and buffet. Whether your rate includes it is not confirmed.
Our Best Value pick, Hampton Inn Birmingham I-65/Lakeshore Drive, has the same 8.8 score at €137.15 per night. The Luxury pick, Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel, is a 4-star with 8.6 at €152.93. Here you pay the least of the three and get the highest score, tied with the Hampton Inn.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible properties in Birmingham. This Homewood Suites shared the top review score and had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside.
Top score plus lowest price is the best combination a budget pick can offer, and the walkable location adds to it.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates, since the November 2026 rate is only a reference. If you are driving, ask how parking works, whether there is a charge and what to do if it is full.
Confirm whether breakfast is included and the pet policy if you travel with an animal. Check pool opening times for your stay.
Check prices on Booking.com ↗We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our pick.
Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How much does Homewood Suites Birmingham Downtown Near UAB cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €125.76 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the hotel close to UAB?
Guests say it is close to UAB medical facilities and within walking distance of restaurants. It is in the Five Points South area.
Is parking easy at Homewood Suites Near UAB?
Not always. Some guests find it convenient, but others say it is often full or hard to access, so ask the hotel before you arrive.
Can I walk to Birmingham Zoo?
It is about 2.2 km, roughly 28 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The Museum of Art is further, at around 33 minutes, so transport may suit you better.
Does the breakfast cater for special diets?
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are listed alongside continental and American choices. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.