Hopwood 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 entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

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 romantic area.

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.

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.

Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.

Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do

Shropshire: Meet the Mini Moos Cow Cuddling Experience

The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Walk

Shropshire: Alpaca Meet & Greet Intimate Alpaca Experience

SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Top hotels in Hopwood

The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Spotlessly clean big room helpful staff
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

ibis budget Birmingham Centre
We'd stayed before so knew what to expect. No frills, clean bed for the night. For a place to crash it's good value.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
Excellent location Clean and today hotel Staff very friendly Beautiful interior
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
From the parking, to reception staff, the room cleanliness and overall facilities, we had an outstanding stay. Thankyou. It was a great quick getaway for not wanting to travel far in the midlands.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Room was clean no aircon and was rather warm even with the window open. Staff very friendly. Breakfast tasty and plenty of selection.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Highly recommend this hotel, spotless in all areas, spacious rooms and friendly and helpful staff. Excellent choices for breakfast too!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hopwood

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

Selly Oak
Though Selly Oak may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cadbury World and Winterbourne House & Garden.

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

Moseley
The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Hickory Dickory's Playhouse and Moseley Bog are a few top places to visit.

Shirley
Shirley might not have many top sights, but Cole Valley / Project Kingfisher and The Shire Country Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.





