Selly Oak Travel Guide

Birmingham

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

SEA LIFE Birmingham

SEA LIFE Birmingham

£23
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham
Cadbury World Tickets

Cadbury World Tickets

£22
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cadbury World Tickets
Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

£15
per adult
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle

SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle Combo Ticket

£39
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle Combo Ticket
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour

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

£14
per adult
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

£80
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
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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 Bullring & Grand Central are located nearby.
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Beautiful 1-bed Studio in Birmingham
Charming 1-bed Studio in Birmingham

Charming 1-bed Studio in Birmingham

3 out of 5
Birmingham England
Stay at this apartment in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Utilita Arena Birmingham and Bullring & Grand Central are located ...
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Charming 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 £87 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£87
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Solihull England
The price is £74 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£74
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,247 reviews)
"Awful place if your not playing golf or eating at the restaurant. Extremely rude manager in the restaurant who couldn't fathom someone asking for a plate to eat a takeout that was ordered to the hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

4 out of 5
Pendigo Way Birmingham England
The price is £92 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£92
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
245 Broad Street Birmingham England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £71 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£71
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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
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Where to stay in Selly Oak

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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 tall spire and arched windows.

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 Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern architecture and trees.

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.

A historic building with a prominent tower and a large arched entrance.

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.

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