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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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 entertainment choices 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 and Bath Day Tour
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Clean and confortable
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Spotless room
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Comfortable room and good facilities. Only issue was the aircon/heater in room was really loud so had to turn it off when actually in room. Fine this time but would be issue in height of summer as loud roads would mean can’t open windows.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Great location, quiet neighbourhood, clean rooms, friendly staff..
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Welcoming staff; clean spacious room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
Let us begin at the beginning. The reception staff were amazing: Jinnelle and her team treated us as though we were values members of their family. The room was spacious and sparking clean. Service at all times was prompt and pleasant. The breakfast team, including Hossein, Tufayel and Jenisha, were ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 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.
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.
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.
