Southside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Birmingham Hippodrome
You can get tickets for a performance at Birmingham Hippodrome on your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cadbury World
Savour sweet delights and learn about the history of one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.
Top hotels in Southside
Ibis Birmingham New Street Station Hotel
Good value for money, clean comfortable room. Centrally located with parking. Staff were excellent
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The staff were friendly and kind with a good manners of professionalism, the room was really good and spacious there was a stain on the carpet from previous payer what looked like a wine stain but problem with wine it’s pain to get up from things like carpets so very understandable why there would ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
We have stayed here a couple of times when attending concerts at the Symphony Hall, it’s great for on site parking.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
All good.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
parking was good with in an out access. the breakfast especially the eggs leave a great deal to be desired. Hilton has an extremely high quality of food and chefs so I am not sure why thsi is an issue. The first day the eggs were burnt with brown edges until the egg curled up out of shape the next ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Fabulous stay convenient to airport and nec arena lovely staff
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Millennium Point or Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
