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.
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 stay in 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 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 great live music 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
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Glen Iris
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Loved my stay
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Staff
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The only staff I talked with, is the person who checked me in. She was lovely. She explained how to get to my room, made sure I had the wifi password and informed me of breakfast times. The room was clean but the hotel itself is very noisy. You can hear all the rooms around you and everything that ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Staff was very nice
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. Room was very clean and bath towels were think and fluffy. Hotel restaurant was delicious.
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Absolutely enjoyed my stay and will only recommend all room be fully stocked with dish detergent for cleaning especially for guests who have longer stays. Thanks for the great hospitality and accommodations.
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 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 Pete Hanna Center 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.
