Jewellery Quarter
0.9 miles from city centre
Arrive bare-necked and leave dripping with diamonds. This semi-residential area holds over a hundred jewellery stores. Buy truly outrageous gems from Mitchel and Co., or find an artisan to craft your perfect bespoke piece – which usually sell for much less than popular retailers. For divine inspiration, stop by the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.
Places to stay from £19 per night
The Westside
0.9 miles from city centre
Westside has gone from blah to hurrah! In mere decades, it rocketed from fun-free industrial zone to an entertainment free-for-all. Walk the series of Canals in the Gas Street Basin, shop it up on Broad Street, get literary inspiration in the new Library of Birmingham, or stare at the Rubick's cube that is "The Cube".
Places to stay from £42 per night
Chinatown
0.6 miles from city centre
Chinatown had us fooled – it’s nowhere near as big as China, but the breadth of restaurants here is truly staggering. Luscious Asian cuisines are ripe for the picking, with restaurants that sell everything from bento boxes to egg foo yong. The area is plonked amidst a series of trendy nightclubs, just a stone’s throw from New Street Station.
Places to stay from £29 per night
Gay Village Birmingham
0.7 miles from city centre
Out and proud, or just ready to get loud? Hit Hurst Street's nightspots for a howler of a glitter-filled evening. Drag queens, leather kings and fun-loving locals create a jubilant atmosphere. From cocktails to cabarets - and with nary a dowdy outfit in sight, thanks to the Bullring Mall next door - the village never runs out of steam.
Places to stay from £38 per night
Theatreland Birmingham
0.6 miles from city centre
Get a box seat at the best theatres in town. The Hippodrome, New Alexandra Theatre and the Old Rep represent the triumverate of noteworthy theatres in the area. From touring productions to musicals, foot tap the night away in style. After curtain call, head to one of the area's swanky restaurants.
Places to stay from £25 per night
Digbeth
0.6 miles from city centre
Do you dig? Birmingham’s creative quarter is a laid-back place to dive into the city’s heritage. The Typhoo Tea HQ and Wharf and Banana Warehouse underline the area’s industrial roots, which have given way to a hip café culture. Explore the vintage boutiques in the legendary Custard Factory, or snap funky street art like the mosaicked JFK Mural.
Places to stay from £13 per night
Renowned for its network of canals and constantly changing skyline, Birmingham blends heritage with modernity. From historical museums to contemporary architecture, the city is burgeoning with things to do.
The cultural highlights of Birmingham are on full display at its museums. Stroll through the city centre to visit Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, where you’ll find pre-Raphaelite artworks, original Leonardo Da Vinci drawings and ancient artefacts from around the world. A tour of the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and the Coffin Works museum will provide insights into the city's industrial past. On a trip to Cadbury World, you can snack on chocolate bars while wandering the premises and even buy chocolate-themed souvenirs to take home.
On your Birmingham holiday, you’ll find a plethora of activities to keep you engaged and entertained. A leisurely walk around the canal quarter – dotted with lively pubs and restaurants – is a great way to spend the evening. Pack up a picnic and head to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens or drive to the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham nearby, which is well-known for its 360-degree oceanic tunnel offering views of sharks, jellyfish and other marine life.
It's quite easy to indulge in retail therapy at Birmingham. Bullring & Grand Central, with its iconic structure, is a giant of a mall that offers a range of clothing, dining and entertainment options. For an upscale shopping experience, head to Mailbox Birmingham or the Great Western Arcade, which is housed in a Victorian building.
Tonight
From £55 per night
This weekend
From £161 per night
Next weekend
From £140 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | GBP |
Language | English |
Average weekend price | £96 per night |
Average weekday price | £89 per night |
Typical stay | 1 night |
Broad Street
1 miles from city centre
Bullring Shopping Centre
0.4 miles from city centre
The Mailbox
0.7 miles from city centre
O2 Academy Birmingham
0.7 miles from city centre
Symphony Hall
0.8 miles from city centre
Villa Park
1.9 miles from city centre
Brindleyplace
1 miles from city centre
Hurst Street
0.6 miles from city centre
Birmingham Christmas Market
0.5 miles from city centre
The Arcadian Centre
0.6 miles from city centre
Fantastic compact City, with everything you would need for a...
25 March 2024
Fantastic compact City, with everything you would need for a short stay. It was so easy to navigate and the bars, restaurants and hotel we experienced were top notch. The canal area with it's lively restaurants is a real buzz, if you like that! We came from Ireland and it really was a hop and a skip to get right to the centre of the City from our own doorstep. I would highly recommend Birmingham for a visit if you like shopping, restaurants and very friendly people. We will be back!
Extremely impressed by Birmingham and ideal for a short...
24 March 2024
Extremely impressed by Birmingham and ideal for a short break. The canal, Westside area has been completely redeveloped. There are many restaurants, theatres, a concert hall and arena all around the canal area. It’s all beautifully clean, modern with lots to see and do. It’s only a short walk to the Bull Ring offering a great selection of shops and places to eat. Central Birmingham has been reinvented over the last decade! Well worth a visit.
Great city centre with world class art gallery and museum...
24 March 2024
Great city centre with world class art gallery and museum (though currently being refurbished) and marvellous rep. theatre, well thought-out pedestrianisation and landscaping, shopping and many other attractions
Was at a show in the NEC so didn't see much of...
19 March 2024
Was at a show in the NEC so didn't see much of Birmingham. Ate in the Pushkar Cocktail bar and some drinks in Qavali whisky bar and they were first class. Walked from hotel to train station (10mins) and the part of the city we walked through had some amazing buildings/featuers and would go back to explore.
Went for a long weekend.
18 March 2024
Went for a long weekend. I’ve travelled to the uk many times. My first time in Birmingham and it was by far my favourite trip over. There is so much to do there that we didn’t even get to do it all in one weekend, we were so busy the whole time we were there doing activities and the bars and restaurants are another level compared to any of the other cities I’ve been to in the uk.
I've never spent time in Birmingham before, and found...
18 March 2024
I've never spent time in Birmingham before, and found everyone friendly and helpful. Id travelled from my home in Ireland to see bands on Friday night and Saturday night. I stayed in Kings Heath, a fabulous place for music lovers, with three great venues very close to each other... "Fletcher's", "The Hare & Hounds"" and "The Station" - I was at them all. As a vegetarian, I had no problem getting food, and breakfast in "Gregg's" was excellent and very reasonable. (No Gregg's in Ireland, more's the pity!). I had an excellent takeaway spicy vegetarian pizza which I ate in my apartment in York Road - next door to the pizza place and opposite the venue we'd been to. I'd bought drinks in all venues I attended - "The Hare and Hounds", "Fletcher's" and "The Station" - and I was surprised that their prices were so reasonable. The management of "The Station"were only too happy to let people bring food into the pub (they don't do food) and directed me to a nearby shop/off licence a few doors away, where I bought delicious samosas and vegetarian pasties. I found King's Heath to be easily accessible by bus from Birmingham airport..... I'll be back!
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