Glen Iris, AL
Birmingham
Popular places to visit

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of your travels around Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Barber Motorsports Park
You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your trip to 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 travels in Birmingham? In the area, take in the acclaimed theater scene and mountain views.

Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum during your trip to Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
Glen Iris Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
I did not enjoy myself at this place. We had to switch rooms 3 different times. The first room had a mildew smell. The second room smelled like urine when the air conditioner was on and the last room was hot because the air conditioner made a loud screeching noise. The breakfast was no breakfast ...
Reviewed on 2 April 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Everything was great expect the bed was not comfortable
Reviewed on 1 April 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Bathroom was dirty, shower didn’t drain, ans we didn’t stay for that breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 April 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The rooms were clean & the staff were helpful. The only thing that caught me off guard was the timing of housekeeping since there was such a large window of time where they clean (9AM-4PM). Some days they came early & other days they came later in the afternoon. Also, regarding the breakfast, a better ...
Reviewed on 2 April 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Room was large and very clean. Breakfast was nothing to brag about. Coffee was super weak.
Reviewed on 2 April 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
There's an indoor koi pond and waterfall, which is nice except they make the entire indoor space feel very humid. We had to lower the AC to 67 just to get rid of humid feeling and actually sleep (which we didn't figure out until day 2)
Reviewed on 2 April 2026
Other neighborhoods around Glen Iris

Homewood
Located in southeastern Jefferson County, Homewood boasts the Hollywood Historic District, known for its Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Home to Samford University, it's a charming suburb near Birmingham.

Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to McWane Science Center and Regions Field while you're in town.

Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater while you're in town.

Redmont Park
While visiting Redmont Park, you might make a stop by sights like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.

Highland Park
While Highland Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
