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

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
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 & Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour

£80
per adult
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

£80
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham

£23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
Turn Birmingham into your own private treasure hunt!

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Birmingham with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

£15
per adult
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Birmingham with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
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Top hotels in Selly Oak

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 Cadbury World and Broad Street are located nearby.
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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 £78 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£78
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,278 reviews)
"We have our family get together here every July and the staff are amazing and do everything to enhance our stay Will definitely be back next year"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
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 £56 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£56
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (2,164 reviews)
"Check in was amazing, my daughter got her own key card, room bigger than I expected with a good view, quiet too. Stay went great. Breakfast was good too, great choices and friendly staff. Planning next trip here already"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
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 £75 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£75
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great room, friendly staff, I would happily stay here again."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is £94 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£94
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
245 Broad Street Birmingham England
The price is £73 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£73
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (2,682 reviews)
"Clean room and fast check in"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

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 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.

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.

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