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 entertainment choices 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
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour
Birmingham Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity
Top hotels in Convention Quarter
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Great staff
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
My daughter, granddaughter and I had a 2-night break. Our room was a little small for 3 of us and it could have done with a set of drawers and more storage space for our cases. However, as my grandaughter stayed for free, it was excellent value. All the staff on reception, in the restaurant and our ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Excellent welcoming staff… Bank holiday cava on arrival! Bar and restaurant staff good. Room very clean .. few issues with slowish lift but patience is a virtue…
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
A very clean, modern and comfortable hotel. The best beds and pillows for the most luxurious comfort. A great bar and seating areas. We couldn't park in the hotel but could next door in the Q park without booking.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Novotel Birmingham Centre
Friendly and helpful staff, we phoned the day before to ask for two rooms interconnecting and were pleased when we arrived there was a note on our booking and were allocated the requested rooms. Very clean and comfortable. Restaurants, Sainsbury’s, Tesco Express on doorstep plus Cinema 5 minute walk. ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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 TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport 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 Moor Street Railway Station.
