Alum Rock Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.
Cadbury World
Learn about the history of one of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers and sample various products at this interactive chocolate and entertainment center.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
Things to do
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Coventry: Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Alum Rock
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Clean and large room, modern and well situated hotel. Welcoming staff
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Fabulous room, hotel location and staff!! We had some lift issues only one in 4 were working but the guy who was helping was such a great guy and super friendly dispite the amount of greif he got bless him!!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Hotel is superb. Lovely rooms spotlessly clean. Had a few problems when it came to food.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Staff were friendly, room Was clean. Food menus was decent. Leisure facilities average, jacuzzi had a strange smell and looked like it could do with a clean.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
Staff very friendly food was very hot and varied menu The room was very clean
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
There’s so much do in and outside the area! They offer a lot considering you are living in an outlet for retail, the do an amazing job of welcoming guests and notifying them about events, locations and facility times.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alum Rock
Eastside
Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Millennium Point or Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Villa Park and Birmingham Science Park Aston.
Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.
Erdington
Restaurants and museums are just a few things travellers like about Erdington. A stop by New Hall Mill is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Corporation Street are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bull Street Station or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Birmingham City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Birmingham City Centre. Check out top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
