Great Barr Travel Guide

Birmingham

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Popular places to visit

Utilita Arena Birmingham

Utilita Arena Birmingham

Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Utilita Arena Birmingham
Bullring Shopping Centre which includes shopping and modern architecture

Bullring & Grand Central

An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.

Bullring & Grand Central
Villa Park

Villa Park

Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Villa Park
University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.

University of Birmingham
Cadbury World featuring heritage architecture, cbd and signage

Cadbury World

Savour sweet delights and learn about the history of one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.

Cadbury World
Broad Street

Broad Street

During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.

Broad Street

Top hotels in Great Barr

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is ₹6,182 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
₹6,182
₹8,036 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,051 reviews)
Staff were brilliant, so welcoming and looked after us from the start of pur trip until we left

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
245 Broad Street Birmingham England
The price is ₹7,646 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
₹7,646
₹9,176 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,840 reviews)
Lovely modern hotel, clean and great location.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is ₹6,042 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
₹6,042
₹7,250 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,445 reviews)
Staff very helpful, even though we only had the bar food, it was excellent.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

4 out of 5
Pendigo Way Birmingham England
The price is ₹8,796 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
₹8,796
₹10,555 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
The suite was clean and comfortable loved it

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City by IHG

3 out of 5
Cuckoo Rd Heartlands Parkway Birmingham England
The price is ₹4,618 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
₹4,618
₹5,541 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Friendly staff. Large, clean rooms. Great breakfast.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City by IHG
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City

Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City

4 out of 5
Aston Street, Aston University Campus Birmingham England
The price is ₹4,453 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
₹4,453
₹5,343 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was compact and tidy and very well put together for a single person. Slept very well on the firm bed. Only criticism would be the transparent glass bathroom door which has gaps at the top and bottom.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
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Other neighbourhoods around Great Barr

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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.

Aston
Jewellery Quarter showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Jewellery Quarter

Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Chamberlain Clock and TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.

Jewellery Quarter
Victoria Square which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city

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.

Colmore Business District
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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.

Convention Quarter
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Birmingham City Centre

4/5(2,149 area reviews)

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.

Birmingham City Centre
Ikon Gallery showing a square or plaza, a city and night scenes

Westside

4/5(64 area reviews)

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.

Westside

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