Irondale
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.
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.
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.
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
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Irondale
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
"A really nice hotel. They do allow dogs and we had quite a bit of barking in our floor about 9-10pm. I am not sure if we got into the pet wing but it would be nice I not have dogs on the same floor."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
"It is exactly what it is. With that said it met expectations."
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
"One of those.. “It is what is places” nothing special from amenities to breakfast. If you’re looking for a place to lay your head for a day or two, it’s not bad."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
"nice motel"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"Bathtub drain did not work so water backed up in tub when showering. They mistakenly left an ozone machine in my room. It ran all night making noise, interferred with my sleep. Did not get much rest here. But price was good, can not complain about it."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"Great staff, place was a little bit rundown, bathroom door wouldn’t open without rubbing the floor and the walls were paper thin, I could hear phone conversations from all the rooms around me, looked way better in pictures"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irondale
Woodlawn
While Woodlawn might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Forest Park
While visiting Forest Park, you might make a stop by sights like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.
Avondale
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Avondale. You might want to make time for a stop at Avondale Brewing Company or Sloss Furnaces.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
