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

£22
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
Shropshire: Alpaca Meet & Greet Intimate Alpaca Experience

Shropshire: Alpaca Meet & Greet Intimate Alpaca Experience

£18
per adult
Shropshire: Alpaca Meet & Greet Intimate Alpaca Experience
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Top hotels in Aston

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 £63 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£63
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! (1,341 reviews)
"Nicely placed for getting into the center . Nice Reception area with bar and restaurant just off. Good breakfast and nice friendly helpful staff everywhere in the Hotel."

Reviewed on 26 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 £77 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£77
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,570 reviews)
"Staff were great, comfy rooms! It seemed a tad dated but everything was absolutely fine with the shower being nice and powerful, tv worked fine, coffee machine etc in the room. Great value for money"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is £78 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£78
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,249 reviews)
"Good stay. Nice rooms. Great location"

Reviewed on 26 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
Fully refundable
The price is £48 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£48
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! (2,308 reviews)
"Clean , easy access to broad street and the arena / symphony hall Breakfast lovely but very hectic ."

Reviewed on 25 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 £65 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£65
8 Nov - 9 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! (1,708 reviews)
"Room very clean but a little dated yellow walls & furniture Kettle - element broken/burnt TV - no channels available/not working Staff at breakfast - exceptional. Very welcoming and helpful. Staff at check in / check out - not the best. Its the little things e.g. ask if would like to book breakfast, ..."

Reviewed on 26 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 29 Oct to 30 Oct
£55
29 Oct - 30 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! (1,002 reviews)
"basic, very small, did the job"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
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Where to stay in Aston

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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.
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.

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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