Birmingham City Centre Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable 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.
Birmingham Hippodrome
You can get tickets for a performance at Birmingham Hippodrome on your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
No. 1 Lounge at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Top hotels in Birmingham City Centre
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
We stayed for one night, having chosen the hotel for it's location near to the Utilita Arena. The room itself was clean but there were 2 plates of half eaten pizza outside our room on arrival which did not make a good first impression. We booked a room for 3 adults and the room was comfortable and ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Most things were spot on but, the wait when we got back to hotel after the show for drinks was shockingly bad for such a big hotel chain
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
Quick and easy to check in, friendly staff, great deals on room service, and the rooms were large a comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Malmaison Birmingham
Spacious clean room
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
The hotel was lovely and clean. The room was spotless and the shower was amazing. The breakfast was fantastic with a good selection. It’s about a 10 minute walk from New Street Station so ideal location. Regarding the location and area around the hotel. In all honesty the general surrounding area ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Aparthotel Birmingham
Everything
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Birmingham City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or O2 Institute.
Westside
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Broad Street and National SEA LIFE Centre, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place 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 Chamberlain Clock and Museum of the Jewellery Quarter are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Birmingham City Centre Travel Guide
Hotels Near Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
- Edgbaston Hotels
- Westside Hotels
- Convention Quarter Hotels
- Colmore Business District Hotels
- Jewellery Quarter Hotels
- Digbeth Hotels
- Eastside Hotels
- Aston Hotels
- Chinese Quarter Hotels
- Theatreland Birmingham Hotels
- Nechells Hotels
- Gay Village Hotels
- Bordesley Hotels
- Balti Triangle Hotels
- Highgate Hotels
- Southside Hotels
