Glen Iris, AL
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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 acclaimed theater scene.
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.
Glen Iris Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Breakfast good safe area and close proximity to everything
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Staff was friendly, the room was clean and neat
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The room was very clean. The staff were very friendly and nice. I had one staff who went over and beyond to accommodate my stay. Overall I enjoyed my stay will be back soon!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great deal for the price. Happy with stay.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Staff very friendly and professional. What ever you are using for air freshener is nauseating
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Staff helpful and welcoming. Room clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Jan 10, 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.
Smithfield
If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Legion Field and Dr A M Brown House are top sights worth seeing.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater while you're in town.
Fountain Heights
If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.
