Glen Iris Travel Guide
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 popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
Top hotels in Glen Iris
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The absolutely friendliest folks ever!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Room was clean, all the staff was friendly and helpful. Will stay there again if I am in the area.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Trashbag was left sitting outside the door of the room next to me insyead of staff removing and throwing it away.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Room was nice and it was clean.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Yes. Beautiful room and the staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Clean room and courteous staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
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 Sloss Furnaces.
