Birmingham City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Birmingham City Centre
Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
The Mailbox
This upmarket shopping centre is the perfect place for some retail therapy or an atmospheric canal-side meal.
Brindleyplace
After visiting Brindleyplace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Activities
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Birmingham: SEA LIFE + LEGOLAND + Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Birmingham: Discovering Birmingham Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Birmingham City Centre Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Very attentive and helpful staff
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Staff were friendly and helpful. Changed my room for a higher floor and better view. Can recommend ‘the quiet side’ on floor 11.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Hotel is superb. Lovely rooms spotlessly clean. Had a few problems when it came to food.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
Staff very friendly food was very hot and varied menu The room was very clean
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Multi storey car park lift not working and very busy
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham
Lovely visit as always
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Birmingham City Centre
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Corporation Street 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.
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.
Convention Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Convention Quarter. Check out top attractions like Symphony Hall and Industry and Genius, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Pen Museum are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Birmingham City Centre Travel Guide
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