Selly Oak Travel Guide

Birmingham

A river with a boat docked on the right, a building with graffiti, and trees along the riverbank.
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A narrowboat docked under a brick bridge with lush greenery on either side.
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A canal with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.
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A narrow path beside a canal with a graffiti-covered wall and a bicycle leaning against it.
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A narrow waterway flanked by dense foliage.
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Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

฿663
per adult
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Cadbury World Tickets

Cadbury World Tickets

฿995
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cadbury World Tickets
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

฿885
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle + Cadbury World

SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle + Cadbury World Combo Ticket

฿2,211
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle + Cadbury World Combo Ticket
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Birmingham: Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

฿663
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham: Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour

Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

฿619
per adult
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
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Top hotels in Selly Oak

Beautiful 1-bed Studio in Birmingham

Beautiful 1-bed Studio in Birmingham

3 out of 5
Birmingham England
Stay at this apartment in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Utilita Arena Birmingham and Cadbury World are located nearby.
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Beautiful 1-bed Studio in Birmingham
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is ฿2,331 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,331
฿3,030 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,336 reviews)
"Nice breakfast, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
245 Broad Street Birmingham England
The price is ฿2,883 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,883
฿3,460 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is ฿3,188 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,188
฿3,826 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Malmaison Birmingham
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is ฿1,809 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿1,809
฿2,171 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,301 reviews)
"Stayed here as a woman on my own and didn’t arrive until it was dark. Felt safe and the staff were super helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Food menu is limited if you want to eat in the hotel but the pizza I had was very nice."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is ฿2,679 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,679
฿3,215 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,707 reviews)
"Ideal for airport and NEC"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
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Where to stay in Selly Oak

Find the best Selly Oak areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern spherical building with a reflective surface, surrounded by a busy urban street with traffic lights and a pedestrian overpass.

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 Utilita Arena Birmingham and Birmingham Cathedral, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A historic church with a clock tower, arched windows, and a stone facade.

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.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a fountain with a statue, and festive lights.

Marston Green

Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like bp pulse LIVE and Pendigo Lake, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

A historic church with a tall spire and large arched windows.
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Coventry City Centre

Coventry City Centre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coventry Transport Museum and Planet Ice Coventry.

The exterior of the Symphony Hall building with a large '21st Anniversary' sign.

Westside

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Utilita Arena Birmingham and Broad Street, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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