Westside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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 family-friendly area.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
Symphony Hall
Listen to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and watch world-famous rock and pop musicians at this concert hall.
The Mailbox
Shop for designer clothes, sample international cuisine at waterside restaurants and watch a television show broadcast, all at this multipurpose retail center.
National SEA LIFE Centre
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at National SEA LIFE Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Brindleyplace
After visiting Brindleyplace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Top hotels in Westside
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Great stay. Was able to check in early. Breakfast was as good as I’ve ever had! Thank you. Go Villa!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
The hotel was great! Clean, well situated, friendly staff and amazing breakfast. Would certainly recommend!!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
It’s central Birmingham. Canals and curry are the order of the day. You’ll have a blast.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Cube Hotel Birmingham
Lovely room, clean and large. Staff were approachable and friendly. Great position for theatre and entertainment
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
Brown haired white guy checked us in, really funny and chatty. Cracking jokes with us and his colleagues. Wished us happy Eid and was overall really nice
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Good location and design, only down side was advised restaurant on 1st floor, in reality is a vending machine. Staff friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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.
Theatreland Birmingham
Theatreland Birmingham is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Birmingham Hippodrome and The Arcadian while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
