Irondale Travel Guide
Birmingham
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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.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Irondale
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
"Everything was OK. Room was clean enough and quiet and the AC was quiet and functional. Nothing dreadful, but things like one of the two elevators was out of service. We are able-bodied and didn’t have a ton of luggage, so we could take the stairs when we needed to. The pool was open but super crowded ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
"The motel was a great place to stay to catch a flight. Close and easy to get there. Very clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
"Ok for the money. Good for single travel not families I would stay agsin"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"This was the most disgusting hotel I’ve ever stayed in. There was hair and dirt in one of the beds. The entire place smelled like some kind of incense was put everywhere to cover the smells. The floors were so nasty. There was another person complaining about a large set of dirty footprints on their ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"The room was very nice, had refrigerator & microwave, beds comfortable & bathroom nice. No comfy chair & just a desk chair. A bit tight from end of beds to desk & tv area. But overall a good, affordable place to stay. Gentleman at the front desk in afternoon was very friendly & in morning young lady ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Great Hotel I stay there every time I come to Birmingham I love the place service is great and people are great."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
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 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.
