Glen Iris, AL
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.

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.

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.
Glen Iris Hotel Deals

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Clean, everything worked, great value.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
The room was a good size! Bed and pillows were comfy! There was some chipping of paint in the room and paintings off the wall. Breakfast was very good with a lot of selections! The only complaint is the walls seem to be thin. We heard a baby yelling and crying on and off all night! It was a bit frustrating! ...
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The rooms were nice and the beds were comfortable. The air condition was not working properly and the coffee maker was broken. The restaurant downstairs did not have any glasses or ice. The waiter was nice but was not prepared to serve customers. The coffee shop did not have any cream or lids for ...
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Rooms are big with a bedroom separate from the sitting living room which is really nice. Breakfast with the omelette station included is wonderful. There is a ruth chris in the hotel which we love to eat at. I think the convenience store should have more selections. Front desk staff was so nice. ...
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The staff at this hotel are second to none. So kind, so helpful and at least appear to love what they're doing! Huge shoutouts to David (valet) and Kiara. This place is always clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The room was nice. Didn’t have an opportunity for breakfast, there was enough parking.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Glen Iris

Homewood
Located in southeastern Jefferson County, Homewood boasts the Hollywood Historic District, known for its Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Home to Samford University, it's a charming suburb near Birmingham.

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 Alabama Theater and McWane Science Center 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.
