Glen Iris Travel Guide

Birmingham

Popular places to visit

Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham which includes signage

Alabama Theater

5/5(1 review)

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.

Alabama Theater
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

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 acclaimed theatre scene.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

University of Alabama at Birmingham

4/5(1 review)

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.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB Hospital

If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.

UAB Hospital

Things to do

Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

฿753
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

฿2,268
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

฿3,240
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Top hotels in Glen Iris

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood, Birmingham, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,417 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿2,417
฿2,901 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (147 reviews)
"Friendly. Helpful."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
3 out of 5
2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿4,189 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿4,189
฿4,841 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,263 reviews)
"The only thing I can say that is negative was the breakfast wasn’t Very good no eggs no bacon just sausage and some pancake balls was the only hot items"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
4 out of 5
8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿3,867 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿3,867
฿4,641 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Safe area, easy check in, beds were comfortable!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿4,713 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿4,713
฿5,438 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,140 reviews)
"Hotel was beautiful. Very clean and conveniently located. Staff were nice. The parking situation did catch us off guard. There is no off site parking, you are required to pay for onsite parking. Underground onsite parking is not set up for larger vehicles at all."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,174 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,174
฿3,828 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,286 reviews)
"Clean and friendly"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Marriott Birmingham
Marriott Birmingham
3.5 out of 5
3590 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿5,203 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿5,203
฿6,212 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (824 reviews)
"Staff/Michael was very helpful in my check in."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Glen Iris

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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.

Homewood
Vulcan Statue featuring a city

Five Points South

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Five Points South
Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

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.

Downtown Birmingham
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Redmont Park

If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Redmont Park
Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

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.

Civil Rights Historic District
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside

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