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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
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 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 Discovery Centre Combo Ticket
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Our pick of the best Eastside Hotel Deals
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
excellent. staff excellent and helpful. room cleaned daily,did not need to use laundry
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Aloft Birmingham Eastside
Good hotel for families. Friendly & helpful staff, room was fine, good size bathroom. Well stocked tea & coffee in the room. We enjoyed using the pool table in the bar area. Looked like a decent dinner menu although we didn't try anything. Breakfast was pretty limited so not sure I would choose to ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Very clean
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Stayed here several times, always a good experience. Hotel ideal for events in Digbeth. Parking very convenient in Moor St car park and only £5 per night. Breakfast was great. Linda on reception was very helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Wonderful stay at Crowne Plaza. Everything was perfect. The room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. Breakfast was 10/10. The best thing about the experience was the staff. A big thank you to everyone for making us feel so welcome (especially Finn and Hans at Reception). Service at breakfast ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Property is old and very elegant.Very clean. Staff friendly and engaging. 24 hour taxi rank at end of Street.Area is mixture of Old and New with many properties listed
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 Aston Hall and Villa Park.
