Westside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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 family-friendly 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.
Symphony Hall
Listen to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and watch world-famous rock and pop musicians at this concert hall.
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.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Great prophecy, easy to check in nice rooms comfortable fantastic breakfast nice club lounge staff all very helpful
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Very clean, very friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Safe very convenient location to stations, centre and 02 Academy. Mini Tesco and Sainsbury also in walking distance. Had a standard room which was very sufficient, nice biscuits, coffee bags instead of instant and a small fridge. Bathroom had an emergency sanitary kit which saved my life. Rooms well ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Cube Hotel Birmingham
The right hand side lift was broken but they both shared the same call button and it was stuck on the RHS lift, meaning we couldn't get into our rooms properly without finding a staff member which was difficult considering it was 00:30. Additional i had no hot water for a shower. Not worth the price ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
Everything was good apart from morning of check out, housekeeping knocked door at 10-30 am and didn’t wait for a reply before opening door. I found this very rude as I could have been undressed. Surely they should wait for a response before opening the door especially when it was 30 mins before check ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Lovely stay, fab price for the room! Happy customer ☺️
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
