Westside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
The Mailbox
Shop for designer clothes, sample international cuisine at waterside restaurants and watch a television show broadcast, all at this multipurpose retail center.
Brindleyplace
After visiting Brindleyplace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Symphony Hall
Listen to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and watch world-famous rock and pop musicians at this concert hall.
Things to do
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Lovely Room, clean, nice toiletries, good location . Staff great
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Most things were spot on but, the wait when we got back to hotel after the show for drinks was shockingly bad for such a big hotel chain
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Malmaison Birmingham
Excellent service and perfect location! Rooms were spacious and clean. Hot breakfast options could be more varied.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
The hotel was lovely and clean. The room was spotless and the shower was amazing. The breakfast was fantastic with a good selection. It’s about a 10 minute walk from New Street Station so ideal location. Regarding the location and area around the hotel. In all honesty the general surrounding area ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
The room was ok. Never any decaf tea, which would be nice, more varied options. The staff were great, friendly. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
Delicious breakfast very happy great distance from everything. 10 min walk to utilita arena
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
