Glen Iris Travel Guide
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
You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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
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
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Stay was ok. Bathroom wasn’t clean and it was mold in the tub
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was clean; the staff was very accommodating and courteous. We don't have a pet, and our meetings all were at other locations so we can't comment on the pet- or business-friendly questions.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Marriott Birmingham
Good bar area and better than average, large selection, good service for breakfast. Spacious, clean, good stay.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Great bed pillows and towels !
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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 Alabama Ballet.
