Digbeth Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
Cadbury World
Learn about the history of one of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers and sample various products at this interactive chocolate and entertainment center.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour
Birmingham Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity
Top hotels in Digbeth
The Moseley Arms
The hotel is in the ‘Clean Air Zone’. There was no mention of this inside the hotel, nor did ANY staff mention it. A simple word to go online to enter my car registration would have cost me £8 p/day. Instead, a month later, just before my son’s 16th birthday, I received THREE £60 late payment fines. ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Good location with large clean rooms, beds were comfortable. Perhaps more in the way of teas/coffees etc wouldn’t go amiss.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Beautiful hotel ! I enjoyed every second of my stay.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Comfy room and good shower pressure. Good amenities interms of spa and pool. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Overall a good stay with an amazing breakfast. Let down a little by only being given 2 towels for a 4 person room (reception did fix this straight away) and the WiFi being significantly slower than the 25mbps advertised which was one of the reasons why we chose that hotel
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Room spacious and clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Did not have breakfast but will on my next stay! Air con did not work properly and if my stay was longer I would have reported it.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Digbeth
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.
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 Millennium Point or Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
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.
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.
Westside
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Broad Street and National SEA LIFE Centre, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
