Hassinger Daniels Guest House

Hassinger Daniels Guest House

2028 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205, Bessemer, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Overview

Hassinger Daniels Guest House is a 3-star bed-and-breakfast set in a Victorian-era mansion in Birmingham’s Five Points South Historic District. It’s positioned about a 7-minute walk from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, roughly a mile from I-65, and around 2 miles from Downtown Birmingham.

Rooms & Suites

Accommodations are individually decorated, with an old-home character consistent with the historic mansion setting. Rooms and suites include Wi‑Fi, cable TV, and en suite bathrooms; some add sitting areas, balconies, kitchenettes, and/or claw-foot tubs.

Breakfast & Common Areas

A hot breakfast is served in a formal dining room accented by a chandelier, emphasizing the property’s classic B&B style. Guests also have access to a refined lounge for relaxing outside their rooms.

Parking

Parking is available on-site. Some guest feedback suggests the parking area can be tight to maneuver, so smaller vehicles may be easier to handle.

What’s Nearby

For major city landmarks, Vulcan Park and Museum is about 926 m away, Railroad Park Foundation about 1,779 m, and the Birmingham Zoo about 2,036 m. Cultural and history sites are close as well, including Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark (2,342 m), Birmingham Museum of Art (2,843 m), Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (2,550 m), Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (2,549 m), Kelly Ingram Park (2,502 m), and 16th Street Baptist Church (2,633 m). Farther out are Red Mountain Park (8,707 m), Southern Museum of Flight (8,830 m), Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (17,169 m), and Oak Mountain State Park (19,160 m).

Best for

This guest house is best for travelers who prefer historic character and a small, inn-style stay, with a Victorian mansion setting and individually decorated rooms. It also suits visitors to UAB and those planning to explore Birmingham’s museums and civil-rights sites, given the short walk to campus and the concentration of major attractions within a few kilometers.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting UAB, the property’s location in Five Points South puts campus within an easy walk (about 7 minutes). Drivers can reach I‑65 in about a mile and Downtown Birmingham in roughly 2 miles, making it straightforward for day trips to places like Vulcan Park and the Civil Rights District. If arriving by car, plan for potentially tight on-site parking maneuvers.

What guests say

Reviews frequently highlight the guest house’s historic Victorian mansion atmosphere and the sense of local history. Positive feedback often centers on cleanliness, helpful service, and a memorable cooked breakfast with attentive hosting. The location is also noted as a pleasant area for walking to nearby drinks and dinner. Critical comments mention occasional check-in or access-code issues, concerns about in-room comfort (including cooling/noise), and the parking lot being difficult to maneuver; one reviewer also cited late-night street activity nearby.

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