Glen Iris
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Walk around the campus at University of Alabama at Birmingham during your visit to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Top hotels in Glen Iris
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
This was a great value for the price. The recently upgraded room was clean and comfortable, although I am not a big fan of heavy air freshener. The shower was hot with good water pressure. I would stay here again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Our stay was perfect. We were in town for an AAU Basketball event in Hoover. The two rooms we had were clean and the staff we friendly and helpful. Edwin, with corporate customer service, was very helpful in changing the
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Clean room although it’s a composite type flooring and not carpeted which surprised us a little but we assume that’s because this is a pet friendly place and that easier to keep clean. Breakfast was good and appreciated. Pool was nice.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The hotel was really comfy and clean breakfast was great the staff were so nice and helpful..Everything to shopping and eating was close ..we would definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
The room was clean and comfortable, if a little dated.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Property was very dated, needs renovations asap
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Iris
Homewood
Travellers 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 theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to McWane Science Center or Regions Field.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Highland Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
