Selly Oak 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
Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern light inside the building
Top hotels in Selly Oak
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Very clean hotel great breakfast and selection
Reviewed on 28 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
Overall a really good experience, only issue we faced was due to how busy the hotel was there could have done with a bit more order in terms of breakfast. We came downstairs at around 9am and there was a queue all the way across past the front desk and took us about 30 minutes to get a table. Perhaps ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Parking is convenient. Staff in reception and in the Sky bar for dinner were lovely. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Only one thing I would raise is that I knew on a Monday the Sky bar did a se t dinner menu for £17.95 for two courses - but when we arrived we were only given the a la carte ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Clean friendly staff nice leisure area included
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Selly Oak
Harborne
Travellers enjoy Harborne for its parks and casinos. Consider checking out Hagley Road while you're in the area.
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.
Moseley
The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and West Midlands Police Museum are a few top places to visit.
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.
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.
