Westside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
The Mailbox
Shop for designer clothes, sample international cuisine at waterside restaurants and watch a television show broadcast, all at this multipurpose retail center.
Symphony Hall
Listen to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and watch world-famous rock and pop musicians at this concert hall.
National SEA LIFE Centre
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at National SEA LIFE Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Brindleyplace
After visiting Brindleyplace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Top hotels in Westside
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Staff very friendly and the room was good too
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
All good
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
The hotel is very nice, very good breakfast, the guys are very attentive, clean room. Only points to improve are the hand soap was hard to get off and the smell was not the best for my child (so he didn't want to wash with it), it was not great but I didn't mind. The Duvet cover had a cut/hole on ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Room was lovely and clean. The staff were friendly and checkn in was very easy. The foyer was really nice too.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
Nice reception area & room. friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Convention Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Convention Quarter. Check out top attractions like Symphony Hall and Industry and Genius, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place 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.
Chinese Quarter
Chinese Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Birmingham Hippodrome and The Arcadian while in 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 Victoria Square 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.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Chamberlain Clock are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Edgbaston
Take time in Edgbaston to visit attractions like Hagley Road and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Edgbaston Village Station to see more of the city.
