Irondale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Irondale
Popular places to visit
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Activities
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour
Our pick of the best Irondale Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, wonderfully updated fitness center (could use another treadmill), and an outstanding hot breakfast! I had a wonderful stay!! Oh, and less than 10 minutes from BHM Airport."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
"I had to check out of a Wyndham hotel for several reasons. The representative at this hotel was so nice."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
"Great clean room and the staff were friendly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
"Nice room layout, comfortable bed, and good towels. That is why I keep booking this motel whenever I am in the area. The lady who checked me in was great."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Rooms were clean & staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"I loved it it was great actually"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Irondale
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.
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.
