Title: Glen Iris Travel Guide: Best of Glen Iris, Birmingham Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Glen Iris](https://expedia.co.uk/Glen-Iris-Birmingham-Hotels.0-n553248635976472330-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Birmingham](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Birmingham.d602981.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Birmingham](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Birmingham.d602981.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Glen Iris Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Glen-Iris.d553248635976472330.Car-Hire-Guide)[Glen Iris Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Glen-Iris.d553248635976472330.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Glen Iris Travel Guide ## Birmingham ## Visit Glen Iris Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Birmingham travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham.dx602981) --- ### Popular places to visit ![University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070551/76531d6c-6743-494d-86d9-5922268b92e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Alabama-Birmingham-Birmingham.d6070551.Attraction) ![Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128544/8c6afa4a-2008-45e4-abd9-16a169475478.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barber Motorsports Park Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barber-Motorsports-Park-Birmingham.d6128544.Attraction) ![Woman jogging on street in city, Birmingham, Alabama, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070601/f61b3928-0889-4fe9-9065-829e45100daf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Summit 5/5(1 review) You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Summit-Birmingham.d6070601.Attraction) ![African Elephant in a zoo setting in Birmingham Alabama.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070587/d87ea65c-7a32-4c67-b803-4a21717f1a12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Zoo-Redmont-Park.d6070587.Attraction) ![The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years. In 1987 the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc. Now the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, it hosts many live events. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million People. In 1998 the Theatre underwent a complete restoration. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/567/7d2e42d2-173f-429c-9e2a-339f151ddc4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alabama-Theater-Downtown-Birmingham.d6070573.Attraction) ![Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070565/aee51c90-8e4b-4684-8d8d-f0e877c65bb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sloss Furnaces Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sloss-Furnaces-Central-City.d6070565.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47135624/c38c7227-e145-43e7-a005-0372483e75c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/banshees-of-birmingham-ghost-tour-the-furnace-of-the-forgotten.a47135624.activity-details) ![Arlington Antebellum House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1191762/c5dbc1e7-7bf0-4155-b546-2e9464cdbb17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights £74 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/experience-birmingham-the-historic-highlights.a1191762.activity-details) [See all activities in Birmingham](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Birmingham.d602981.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Glen Iris ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42000/41916/c8f54dce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood 60 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL £63 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8/10 Very Good! (636 reviews) Clean room, nice breakfast Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=41916&PinnedHotelID=41916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472330) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/59200/59197/5e3c8fbc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover 120 Riverchase Pkwy E Birmingham AL £72 11 Feb - 12 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,236 reviews) Check in was easy, staff was friendly and the room was clean. The beds were extra comfortable Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=59197&PinnedHotelID=59197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472330) ![Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14400/14343/44a77da5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel 1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham AL £108 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,379 reviews) Clean, great location! Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=14343&PinnedHotelID=14343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472330) ![Red Roof Inn Birmingham South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1000/903/4cf0738a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Red Roof Inn Birmingham South 1466 Montgomery Highway Birmingham AL Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £64 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) The staff was helpful. The first room we got had the smoke alarm going off. The second room they gave us smelled like smoke, but the third room was acceptable. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=903&PinnedHotelID=903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472330) ![Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40933/fda0df4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood 50 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL £68 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) This was a very nice hotel… so I booked one night her should’ve booked 2 nights at the same time but know if I needed both nights.. checked in with my Candy.. great customer service. Very informative about the hotel.. breakfast starts at 630.. now mind you my room had a kitchen but I didn’t have ... Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=40933&PinnedHotelID=40933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472330) ![Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67700/67692/2cc1a2e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover 2980 John Hawkins Parkway Birmingham AL £79 8 Feb - 9 Feb 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,450 reviews) We arrived about 4:30pm and had to wait over 30 minutes for a room. The bathroom sink was plugged. One of the lights by the bed did not work. The breakfast omelettes were cold. Small seating area for breakfast. The good: Quiet room, nice fitness center, good location, staff was just OK, good coffee, ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=67692&PinnedHotelID=67692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472330) [See all 1,368 properties in Glen Iris](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976472330) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Glen Iris hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472330&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472330&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472330&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472330&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472330&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472330&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Glen Iris ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Homewood.dx6057772) ![Birmingham, Alabama, USA downtown city skyline.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969597/1387fceb-3925-4a15-a766-bf7cb69db00f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Five-Points-South.dx553248633938969597) ![Aerial View of Vulcan Statue overlooking downtown Birmingham, AL](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057770/b90c786c-9fc8-44d0-aa28-4cfa534703d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Downtown-Birmingham.dx6057770) ![This sculpture in Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama depicts a vicious dog attack during the civil rights protests in 1963. This sculpture is very effective. I got chills walking through and imagining what it just have been like. #civilrights #historymatters ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/567/57e0b5ec-4269-4e67-81a8-3efaa611f4f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Civil-Rights-Historic-District.dx6344030) ![Truly the best view of the city is from Crest Road. FYI, This is NOT a spot that locals ... or local Law Enforcement want a bunch of tourists visiting. The small one way street only runs about 1000 feet and no stopping is allowed. The street is closed with a keypad locked gate after 7 p.m. I parked down the street and walked up just before 7 p.m. for this shot. Please be aware that in this part of town there is a lot of affluence and Local Law Enforcement is VERY serious about protecting its community... If you look out of place they will find a reason... dig?](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/567/00395f6e-0589-4824-a8d8-d39fbe9ebb30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Redmont Park If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Redmont-Park.dx553248635976468919) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Highland-Park.dx870934617270620160) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Glen Iris Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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