Eastside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Learn about Birmingham’s industrial past, discover ancient fossils and take an interactive journey into space at this science and education center.
St Martins in the Bull Ring
You can find out about the history of Birmingham when you stop by St Martins in the Bull Ring. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
The Custard Factory
You can find out about the history of Birmingham with a visit to The Custard Factory. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Aston University
Explore the campus of Aston University during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
O2 Institute
O2 Institute is just one of the places to see in Birmingham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
The Eastside Rooms
Learn about the events happening in The Eastside Rooms during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Things to do
Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby
Birmingham Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Private Birmingham 3hr City & Jewellery Quarter Walking Tour
Bar & Club Night entry Pass to multiple venues in Birmingham
Top hotels in Eastside
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Aloft Birmingham Eastside
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Corporation Street 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.
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.
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.
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Villa Park and Aston Hall.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Royal Birmingham Society of Artists are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.