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
Broad Street

Broad Street

During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.

Broad Street
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 top-notch restaurants.

University of 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
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
Villa Park

Villa Park

Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.

Villa Park

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 ₹5,674 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹5,674
₹7,377 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,029 reviews)
The room was large and felt spacious, everything was clean, breakfast was fresh and varied, every staff we accounted were friendly and helpful (Silvia and reception girl long dark hair)

Reviewed on 22 Oct 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 ₹7,464 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹7,464
₹8,957 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,826 reviews)
Fab hotel look forwards to returning
Fabulous room, hotel location and staff!! We had some lift issues only one in 4 were working but the guy who was helping was such a great guy and super friendly dispite the amount of greif he got bless him!!

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
The Grand Hotel Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
Colmore Row, Birmingham, England
The price is ₹11,812 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹11,812
₹14,175 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,074 reviews)
Hotel is superb. Lovely rooms spotlessly clean. Had a few problems when it came to food.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Grand Hotel Birmingham
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, England
The price is ₹6,937 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹6,937
₹8,325 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,380 reviews)
Staff were friendly, room Was clean. Food menus was decent. Leisure facilities average, jacuzzi had a strange smell and looked like it could do with a clean.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Moxy Birmingham NEC

Moxy Birmingham NEC

3 out of 5
Marston Green, Birmingham, England
The price is ₹7,708 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹7,708
₹9,250 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (806 reviews)
Staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble. Room was comfy, clean and well appointed. Breakfast choices were fantastic, would highly recommend!

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Moxy Birmingham NEC
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 ₹8,586 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹8,586
₹10,304 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
There’s so much do in and outside the area! They offer a lot considering you are living in an outlet for retail, the do an amazing job of welcoming guests and notifying them about events, locations and facility times.

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
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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 Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Pen Museum are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.

Jewellery Quarter
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Erdington

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

Restaurants and museums are just a few things travellers like about Erdington. A stop by New Hall Mill is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Erdington
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 Corporation Street 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

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