Glen Iris Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Glen Iris
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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Activities
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Glen Iris Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Breakfast was adequate, property seems to be well kept. No vent fan in bathroom, and the fire alarm in the hallway flashed the entire length of our stay. Check-in was smooth and easy, location was very convenient to downtown."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"I'd never stayed at a Red Roof Inn and wasn't sure how clean the rooms would be or how safe the area was. However, I stayed based solely on other people's reviews and I was not disappointed. The ONLY frustration that I had was that the ice machines were broken and we couldn't get any ice. Someone ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Friendly staff with comfortable and clean room!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"The breakfast was terrible definitely could be better quality."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"The pros - Clean location, affordable price, reasonable breakfast. The cons: This had to be one of the most uncomfortable beds known to mankind. It was so soft it was like a gummy worm meets marshmallow - with dips in the middle and it seemingly tilted backwards. My boyfriend and I were in misery ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"Everything was excellent and the hotel is directly connected to the mall. It is also right next to Dave and Busters. I did not know that until we arrived! :-)"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in 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.
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.
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Regions Field while you're exploring the area.
