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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Things to do
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Glen Iris
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Clean room
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Clean and really nice. Great price too
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
The room was comfortable, but the hall and elevator were looking worn. Very convenient to the airport; the shuttle starts at 4 am which was helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The soap dispenser for the sink was conditioner and not hand soap and the shower’s bath wash was empty. We did not have towels because we were not on the list.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
This hotel is extremely clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was packed in the morning but there was still plenty of hot food and places to sit. I would 100% stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
We had an amazing time!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 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 Red Mountain Park 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.
Fountain Heights
If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
