Aston Travel Guide

Birmingham

A park with a path, trees, and a bench.
A large, historic brick building with a central clock tower, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A building facade with classical sculptures and architectural details.
A narrow canal with a brick bridge, greenery, and a brick wall with graffiti.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A brick bridge over a canal with graffiti on the walls and a blue building in the background.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Things to do

SEA LIFE Birmingham

SEA LIFE Birmingham

£23
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham
Warwick Castle Tickets

Warwick Castle Tickets

£25
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Warwick Castle Tickets
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

£20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Cadbury World Tickets

Cadbury World Tickets

£23
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cadbury World Tickets
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket

Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket

£25
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour

The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Walk

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Walk
See all activities in Birmingham

Top hotels in Aston

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
245 Broad Street Birmingham England
The price is £77 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£77
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,570 reviews)
"The fridge did not work, the door frame had been forced open and not repaired corre try. Overall the hotel looks tired and needs a refurbishing."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is £89 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£89
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,222 reviews)
"We stayed in the Havana Suite and it was, firstly, MASSIVE"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

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 £51 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£51
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,284 reviews)
"Nice clean room ideally located easy to get to from train station and great breakfast and excellent price 👌"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
voco St. John's Solihull by IHG

voco St. John's Solihull by IHG

4 out of 5
651 Warwick Road Solihull England
The price is £49 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£49
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
voco St. John's Solihull by IHG
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is £67 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
£67
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,692 reviews)
"The only reason for a 3star is that they left the towel rack heating on so when I got to the room it was like a sauna. And I could not sleep with the window open as the room was next to the busy road and very noisy with an open window."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City

Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City

4 out of 5
Aston Street, Aston University Campus Birmingham England
The price is £55 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£55
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The only downside to the stay is the rooms are very hot, but they do supply you with a fan. Steph (reception) and the lady that looked after us at breakfast - chef’s kiss! Brilliant customer service."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
See all 4,564 properties in Aston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Aston

Find the best Aston areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Aston
Learn more about Aston
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 church with a tall spire and large arched windows.
Photo by Jules & Jenny
Open Photo by Jules & Jenny

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.

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.

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.

Aston Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia