Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Aston University
Explore the campus of Aston University during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
With four floors housing over 200 exhibits, this fascinating educational science centre will keep the whole family entertained for hours.
The Custard Factory
You can find out about the history of Birmingham with a visit to The Custard Factory. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
O2 Institute
O2 Institute is just one of the places to see in Birmingham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
The Eastside Rooms
Learn about the events happening in The Eastside Rooms during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
St Martins in the Bull Ring
You can find out about the history of Birmingham when you stop by St Martins in the Bull Ring. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
Our pick of the best Eastside Hotel Deals
Aloft Birmingham Eastside
Nice room, good breakfast _ ticked all the boxes. Careful around parking as a lot of tickets were being issued in and around area
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Room spotless and staff so helpful, perfect location
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
The room was very clean and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Nice hotel. Some parts of the room were dated. There was a strange sewage smell from the bathroom as soon as we entered the room and it stayed with us during our stay. Other than that, the hotel and room were nice.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Parking included in price Staff all friendly & courteous Within walking distance of the NEC Good food Pleasant enough pool & gym Double room clean & Coffee/Tea/biscuits complimentary Free wifi Our room was directly next to the dual carriageway, but the noise was minimal. View abysmal. The whole hotel ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
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.
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.
Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring 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.
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Villa Park and Aston Hall.
