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
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Convention Quarter
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
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Good basic hotel facilities. Great location for Utilita Areana with great price. Good breakfast very clean adequate room.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Easy parking on site (do have to pay though) .. plenty of choices for breakfast (shame the tables are sticky) .. clean room (shame the shower started dripping early morning) .. easy online checkout
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Mia-Jade checked us in and was so helpful during our stay, she really went the extra mile, I really appreciate all her help and hope she can have some recognition for her excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
Clean hotel, bits are looking a bit tired but overall a great stay.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Novotel Birmingham Centre
Probably the worst Novotel I’ve ever stayed in. Rooms are in real need of renovation. Good central location.
Reviewed on 3 May 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 Utilita Arena Birmingham and Broad Street, 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 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or O2 Institute.
