Handsworth 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 Handsworth
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Great staff
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Overall still a great hotel but noticing standards dropping, no hairdryer in room, tiles are getting dirty in bathroom. Breakfast buffet choice limited in comparison to a London 5* equivalent
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
The staff were very helpful & informative. The breakfast buffet could have more items however it was still decent. For breakfast, we were offered vegetarian sausages seperately as the buffet did not have any vegetarian sausages. That was very thoughtful of the staff. The room had everything we required, ...
Reviewed on 11 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
Malmaison Birmingham
Everything was perfect. Zero faults found.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
My daughter, granddaughter and I had a 2-night break. Our room was a little small for 3 of us and it could have done with a set of drawers and more storage space for our cases. However, as my grandaughter stayed for free, it was excellent value. All the staff on reception, in the restaurant and our ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Handsworth
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport and Chamberlain Clock are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Great Barr
Visitors to Great Barr enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Sandwell Valley Country Park is worth a stop.
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 Aston Hall and Villa Park.
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 Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 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.
