Glen Iris Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Sloss Furnaces
You can learn about the history of Birmingham when you stop by Sloss Furnaces. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Glen Iris
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Rooms were clean & staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"We were on the 4th floor, the room was great, however, we could hear people slamming doors and talking in the hallway from our room. But that is the only negative thing I have to say."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"Hotel is always clean on the inside as well asthe outside and staff are very friendly."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"The room itself was great and spacious. Bed was comfortable and shower had good water pressure. All the trash cans were overflowing throughout the hotel. There was a nice coffee and hot cocoa bar in the general dining. The most inconvenient was having to pay for parking in the parking lot by scanning ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"It was so nice and the staff were kind! We had 3 under 10 and they were helpful It was not a loud environment with animals and people"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"Great location, good breakfast, very friendly atmosphere."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 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 Vulcan Statue or Regions Field 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.
