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.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Glen Iris
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Room had a strange smell
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Cclean rooms, and ghe nicest staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Place was clean and breakfast was fresh and delicious.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Loved this hotel!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Not the best, my room stunk so bad of cigarettes and weed. Everything was sticky in my room. There’s was a flickering light right outside my window that the curtains couldn’t even cover. Won’t be back
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
The room smelled like dogs. The bed mattress was tilted. The key was difficult to use. The toilet hadn't been cleaned. There were no bags in the trash cans. The coffee tasted burnt.
Reviewed on 9 May 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 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 Regions Field or Alabama Theater.
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.
