Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
With four floors housing over 200 exhibits, this fascinating educational science centre will keep the whole family entertained for hours.
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.
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.
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 lively bars.
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.
The Eastside Rooms
Learn about the events happening in The Eastside Rooms during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
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 Eastside Hotel Deals
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
The staff were lovely and helpful. Breakfast was good. The room wasn't the largest but has everything we needed and was clean and well prepared.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Great hotel and good location
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Aloft Birmingham Eastside
Very good value for money, nice clean hotel, spacious light foyer, friendly staff, room average size, clean with good bathroom lighting and great powerful shower, extremely comfortable bed with wonderful pillows .. approx £12 in a cab into the city centre square and bar area. Managed to park right ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Great accommodation in a central location. If ever in Birmingham again, would definitely see if room was available here first.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Very helpful and friendly staff. Very good room for family with the two double beds. Recommend the chicken balti if eating at the bar. Close to centre so easy walk in and to Utilita Arena. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Good size room that was clean with good amenities. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast but could be more organised.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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 Birmingham Science Park Aston.
