Glen Iris
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.
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.
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.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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.
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
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Glen Iris
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
The staff were friendly and the room was clean. If I needed anything I was taken care of and it was a pretty quiet stay. I enjoyed my time here.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
The noisiest hotel stay ever, music playing, people running water through the night and extremely loud pipes.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Love staying at the Hyatt. Always clean. Staff very attentive. Valet very helpful and courteous
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Breakfast was good, ample parking, safe area. Wound stay here again.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Breakfast was very nice. Parking is NOT FREE, and they really want you to use valet even though there is enough parking.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
The room smelled like dogs. The bed mattress was tilted. The key was difficult to use. The toilet hadn't been cleaned. There were no bags in the trash cans. The coffee tasted burnt.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Iris
Homewood
Travelers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Regions Field and Alabama Theater while you're in town.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater while you're in town.
Redmont Park
While visiting Redmont Park, you might make a stop by sights like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Highland Park
While Highland Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
