Glen Iris
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 storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum during your trip to Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
UAB Hospital
Though UAB Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham while you are here.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Walking Tour: Civil Rights History -The Church, Children & Community
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in Glen Iris
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Gabrielle was the best!
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Extremely noisy although it wasn't the hotel but it was the business on the east side of the building. Also, I only stayed one night but was booked for two. How do I get my money back for the second night?
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Trashbag was left sitting outside the door of the room next to me insyead of staff removing and throwing it away.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
clean room, staff, and amenities
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
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 Dec 21, 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 Dec 16, 2025
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 Pete Hanna Center 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 McWane Science Center and Regions Field 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.
