Handsworth Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
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.
Cadbury World
Savour sweet delights and learn about the history of one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.
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.
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.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Handsworth
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
Odour in the room. Very poor breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Amazing
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Hotels.com offered an upgrade to a suite which I accepted and was confirmed in writing. Upon check-in was told that Hotels.com frequently do this even if the property is fully booked. Very disappointing. Room was ok. Quiet. Awful smell emanating from the toilet though.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
There were lots of positives. Staff great and the room was big. However, I got bed bug bites which was disappointing and I didn’t get a response from the hotel when I raised it
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Excellent location for use at the BP Pulse, walking distance from Birmingham International train station and BP Pulse venue. Hotel was clean and what we needed for our night. We had breakfast which was a choice off full english or continental, good choice of breakfast. Overall, i would definitely ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Breakfast plentiful and good quality
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Handsworth
Perry Barr
While visiting Perry Barr, you might make a stop by sights like Birmingham Speedway and Birmingham Greyhound Stadium Perry Barr.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Chamberlain Clock are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Great Barr
Visitors to Great Barr enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Sandwell Valley Country Park is worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
