Glen Iris Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Glen Iris Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
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Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The room was clean and the staff was great. Only issue was that the room wouldn’t get completely dark at night when we were trying to sleep. We were on the 4th floor and the lights from outside would shine into the window and the current didn’t lay flat on the wall so it was like we had a nightlight ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
The staff was amazing but the rooms definitely need a deep cleaning and items such as shower heads replaced.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
My room was clean, comfortable and on the top floor. All staff were wonderful especially the front desk and Blazers restaurant folx.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
No one went to clean our room, to change towels. We went to the lobby to request new towel and they ask us to bring the dirty ones. I was traveling with some one that needs vigilance, so I was unable to go back to grab towels…
Reviewed on 26 Feb 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 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 Alabama Ballet.
