Irondale
Birmingham
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Top hotels in Irondale
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
"They place is nice! Very friendly people! We had a good time!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
"Good"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
"I didn’t have any issues except for I never got the $100 incidental charge returned back to my credit card. I called the front desk 3 times. They said they returned it and they even sent me a receipt saying they returned it, but it never showed up on my bank account. I called my bank and they don’t ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
"Great clean room and the staff were friendly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"Nice hotel but a bit outdated. The staff is great and breakfast was decent. Location is quiet and was convenient for us during our visit with family."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Friendly staff, close to a lot of restaurants."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irondale
Woodlawn
While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southern Museum of Flight and Avondale Brewing Company.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Avondale
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Avondale. You might want to make time for a stop at Avondale Brewing Company or Sloss Furnaces.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Avondale Brewing Company 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 Sloss Furnaces.
