Birmingham City Centre Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Birmingham City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham + LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham + Warwick Castle
Top hotels in Birmingham City Centre
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The staff and food was delish
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Another fab stay here, staff and room excellent, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Malmaison Birmingham
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Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Aparthotel Birmingham
I was extremely pleased with the apartment that I stayed in, it was quiet, spacious and comfortable. It had everything I needed fo my short stay. As they are set up for self catering, you do not get the option for breakfast however, there is a joining store where you can items to make your own breakfast/lunch/meals! ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Breakfast had food bags so could take on the go. Hotel staff were friendly. Excellent location for Symphony Hall. Generally very clean, only took a star off as found something under the bed!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Clean room polite staff
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Birmingham City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
