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 acclaimed theater scene and mountain views.

Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a storied theater 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.
Glen Iris Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Love this place for easy access to any part of town Staff is amazing rooms are very comfortable
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Very clean. Only complaint is the breakfast of powdered eggs.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Everyone and everything was great.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Staff was great and the room was clean
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Awesome place
Reviewed on Mar 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.

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.

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 Alabama Ballet.
