Southside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Birmingham Hippodrome
You can get tickets for a performance at Birmingham Hippodrome on your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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 walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Birmingham: SEA LIFE + LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Combo Ticket
Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Southside
Ibis Birmingham New Street Station Hotel
Car parking was a plus in city centre location.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Great location for an overnight stay before flying from Birmingham airport
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
Clean tidy and modern. Only issue was trying to work out air con as the room was like a sauna and no instructions. Finally sorted after 4hrs
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Excellent stay as always - friendly welcoming staff from check in to check out - a perfect stay - thank you.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
The staff were amazing, professional friendly and went the extra mile, Room and all hotel was spotlessly clean Evening meal again excellent staff perfect in everything they did Breakfast fresh Five stars all the way Well done team🙌
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The room was clean and functional regretfully. The air-conditioning was very noisy and clunky, but this was reported at the beginning of the stay.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
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 Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.
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.
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 Industry and Genius, 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 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or O2 Institute.
