Eastside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Aston University
Explore the campus of Aston University during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Learn about Birmingham’s industrial past, discover ancient fossils and take an interactive journey into space at this science and education center.
The Custard Factory
You can find out about the history of Birmingham with a visit to The Custard Factory. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
O2 Institute
O2 Institute is just one of the places to see in Birmingham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
The Eastside Rooms
Learn about the events happening in The Eastside Rooms during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
St Martins in the Bull Ring
You can find out about the history of Birmingham when you stop by St Martins in the Bull Ring. 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 Eastside
Aloft Birmingham Eastside
Welcoming staff, nice atmosphere. Rooms are nice and clean with everything you need and a comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Great
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
Good
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
All was great, but shame about the outside noise in the early morning - bins or council workers. Not Adagio's fault, but it woke me up several times nonetheless.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The room was clean and functional regretfully. The air-conditioning was very noisy and clunky, but this was reported at the beginning of the stay.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Lovely clean room, comfortable bed, spacious room,
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
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.
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.
Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring 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.
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.
