Colmore Business District Travel Guide
Birmingham
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Popular places to visit
Birmingham Cathedral
This place of worship dates back to the early 1700s, and will be appreciated for its Baroque design and choral performances.
Birmingham Town Hall
Not just a site of historical importance, this Birmingham icon remains a hub of modern culture in the United Kingdom’s proud second city.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Come and see the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the world, as well as fascinating ancient relics.
Chamberlain Square
One of the main cultural hubs of the city, this plaza is home to ornate historical structures, a museum and an art gallery.
Birmingham Christmas Market
During your visit to Birmingham, you can do some window-shopping at Birmingham Christmas Market. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Colmore Business District
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Great central location, big bedroom and bathroom. Close walking distance to bars, cafes and restaurants. Local bus stops right outside.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Snow Hill by IHG
We had a lovely stay. The only issue was the breakfast, it was very disorganised. We were told to go straight in despite there being no tables and others standing around in front of us already waiting. Maybe a queuing system would have helped to make it less chaotic.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Birmingham
Good room and good value on Sun night in April. Bit sad about lack of baked beans for breakfast, seems odd thing to run out of, but breakfast was still good. Staff on check in was very friendly, a natural, which is always nice.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Perfect stay, thank you!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Clean room with a high bath in the shower, which looked like a previous re-fit of old hotel's bathrooms. Some space around the double comfort bed & usual Malmaison dark themes and quirky touches. Some reception staff were rude and remote, as their area is near the shopping centre entrance and the ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
From the parking, to reception staff, the room cleanliness and overall facilities, we had an outstanding stay. Thankyou. It was a great quick getaway for not wanting to travel far in the midlands.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Colmore Business District
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 Utilita Arena Birmingham and Birmingham Cathedral, 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.
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 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or Moor Street Railway Station.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Westside
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Utilita Arena Birmingham and Broad Street, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
