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.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
An Epic Bar Crawl: Alabama Birmingham's Best Bars
An Epic Alabama Art Walk: Birmingham District Bonanza Bash
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
Nothing special, just ok for one night.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
To our surprise, the minute we walked into the hotel lobby and the room No. 518, the room was not the level of cleanliness, with the bathroom floor grout showing mold lines. The furniture is scratched and outdated, the room needs remodeling, and it should be rated 1 or 2 stars. The worst is that ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
I enjoyed the breakfast bar. I will say the bathroom is in need of some repair as there was areas with broken tiles.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Great check in experience. Friendly staff and room was great. Beds were comfortable and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 13 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 Regions Field or Alabama Theater.
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.
