Convention Quarter Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Convention Quarter
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Library of Birmingham
See artifacts from the life of Shakespeare, explore a vast collection of greetings cards, and be part of Birmingham’s literature festival at this library and museum.
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Birmingham Repertory Theatre during your stay in Birmingham. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Ikon Gallery
This dynamic gallery combines a passion for the avant-garde with a commitment to making contemporary art more accessible.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
Top hotels in Convention Quarter
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
"Comfortable enough room, good shower and breakfast included."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
"Really good city centre location. Room was well appointed with Tea, Coffee, water and apple juice. Had read other reviews about the Air con which was so noisy, we turned it off which was fine as it wasn’t a blazing hot day but would be an annoyance if we kept it on. Slight stain marks on carpet and ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
"Good sized room with immaculate, bright bathroom and 2 very comfortable double beds. Shower was high pressure and nice and hot."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
"I was particularly impressed at check in. I was greeted politely and pleasantly, offered a choice of higher or lower level rooms and when i mentioned my partner had COPD so low level for easier escape in the event of fire, i was offered assistance to evacuate if necessary. Top notch service. The ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
"Great location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Novotel Birmingham Centre
"Woken early hours of Sunday morning by shouting people… state of room was terrible"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Convention Quarter
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.
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 Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Chamberlain Clock are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Eastside
Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Millennium Point or Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
