Convention Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Take in the cream of the musical world at this fabulous concert venue, considered one of the finest of its kind in the world.
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
This landmark facility houses a wonderful collection of Shakespearian objects, along with preserved greeting cards and books.
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.
Ikon Gallery
This dynamic gallery combines a passion for the avant-garde with a commitment to making contemporary art more accessible.
Activities
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Birmingham: Discovering Birmingham Walking Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle Combo Ticket
Our pick of the best Convention Quarter Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Room clean & tidy. Hotel staff very helpful
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Welcome could have been warmer but otherwise super clean room, great shower and quality breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Clean room, staff were lovely and helpful, breakfast was good, and size and comfort of rooms were great
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
Really nice hotel in a great location for the arena and lots of restaurants and bars. The staff were very friendly and helpful with advice about the area. The hotel car park was ideal and could be booked in advance which was ideal. The bar area is really nice and the breakfast was great. We will ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
Staff were really friendly. We ordered breakfast in bed which was lovely - they forgot the danish pastry on the order but it was so filling in the end it wasn’t needed anyway. Lights above bed could do with a dust as there is a thick layer but everywhere you’d actually touch was very clean. Super ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Novotel Birmingham Centre
Staff were great
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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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 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or O2 Institute.
