Selly Oak 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

Shropshire: Meet the Mini Moos Cow Cuddling Experience

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Walk

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Top hotels in Selly Oak

Charming 1-bed Studio in Birmingham

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
Lovely room and hotel
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
I didn’t know they had a vegan breakfast option was my son want a sausage and it was pork they should put a sign for people who do not eat pork or ham there i a vegetarian option on request
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Selly Oak

Bournville
Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.

Harborne
Travellers enjoy Harborne for its parks and casinos. Consider checking out Hagley Road while you're in the area.

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.

Moseley
The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and West Midlands Police Museum are a few top places to visit.

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.

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.







