City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Broadway musicals, interpretations of iconic operas and tributes to world-famous musicians are some of the highlights of this theater’s schedule.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
From Georgian-era masterpieces to works by acclaimed pop artists, there are over 300 years of art and social history to discover at this superb museum.
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.
Things to do
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Dudley
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in City Centre
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The staff were friendly and kind with a good manners of professionalism, the room was really good and spacious there was a stain on the carpet from previous payer what looked like a wine stain but problem with wine it’s pain to get up from things like carpets so very understandable why there would ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
We have stayed here a couple of times when attending concerts at the Symphony Hall, it’s great for on site parking.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
All good.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
parking was good with in an out access. the breakfast especially the eggs leave a great deal to be desired. Hilton has an extremely high quality of food and chefs so I am not sure why thsi is an issue. The first day the eggs were burnt with brown edges until the egg curled up out of shape the next ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham
AC in the room was noisy and rattled. Notified reception who were very good about it and notified maintenance straight away.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre
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.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Pen Museum are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Harborne
Travellers enjoy Harborne for its parks and casinos. Consider checking out Hagley Road while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
