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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Hall of Memory War Memorial
This memorial is a peaceful space in the city center devoted to Birmingham residents who lost their lives in military service.
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
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Convention Quarter
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Our hotel stay was lovely staff very friendly and helpful, our room was on the 4th floor very quiet family room, beds very comfortable & pillows lovely sheets room clean good choice on teas coffees & hot chocolate with biscuits and mint chocolate coins. The TV channel choice was really good. Great ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Had a lovely stay here. Staff friendly, rooms spacious and beds comfortable. Breakfast had a great spread, too. I would return to stay here.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
Spa was lovely, room spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
clean
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Novotel Birmingham Centre
Room was ok, tv remote wasn’t fully working but that was no major issues and there were some marks on the bedding even though it was clean. Decor could do with a refresh and the room was very warm but a comfortable stay
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Room was clean and good location
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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 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.
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.
