Birmingham City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
Symphony Hall
Listen to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and watch world-famous rock and pop musicians at this concert hall.
The Mailbox
Shop for designer clothes, sample international cuisine at waterside restaurants and watch a television show broadcast, all at this multipurpose retail center.
National SEA LIFE Centre
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at National SEA LIFE Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Things to do
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Birmingham Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
Top hotels in Birmingham City Centre
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Great location lovely room and good breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Good location. Breakfast was quite busy and the lifts were very slow at peak times
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Clean room. Looks exactly like the pictures advertised.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Super super hotel... staff were exceedingly helpful
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Spa (hot tub specifically) and gym indicated as part of the hotel, ie, not an extra fee. Chargeable amenities are always stated. This was not. And they wanted £15 lee person. Hotel admitted it was a mistake on Expedia however did not honour entry and said that "the spa is also not advertised as being ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Aloft Birmingham Eastside
The staff were very welcoming. No issues whatsoever with cleanness or internet access. It was good that I could have access to extra tea/coffee etc.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Birmingham City Centre
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bull Street Station or Corporation Street 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.
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 Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Eastside
Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Millennium Point or Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
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.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Chamberlain Clock and Museum of the Jewellery Quarter are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Birmingham City Centre Travel Guide
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- Visit Acocks Green
- Visit Alum Rock
- Visit Aston
- Visit Bordesley
- Visit Bournville
- Birmingham Cathedral
- Birmingham Christmas Market
- Visit Colmore Business District
- Visit Convention Quarter
- Visit Digbeth
- Visit Edgbaston
- Visit Erdington
- Visit Gay Village
- Visit Great Barr
- Visit Hall Green
- Visit Handsworth
- Visit Harborne
- Visit Jewellery Quarter
- Visit Maypole
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- Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
- Visit Perry Barr
- Visit Quinton
- Visit Selly Oak
- Visit Small Heath
- Visit Sparkhill
- Visit Theatreland Birmingham
- Birmingham Town Hall
- Visit Westside
- Birmingham Holidays
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- Bullring & Grand Central
- Chamberlain Square
- High Street
- Library of Birmingham
- Martineau Place
- National Provincial Bank Building
- Odeon
- Visit Oldbury
- Visit Smethwick
- Symphony Hall
- The Alexandra Theatre
- The Mailbox
- Victoria Square
- Visit West Bromwich
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