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 entertainment choices.
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.
Cadbury World
Savour sweet delights and learn about the history of one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
Top hotels in Southside
Ibis Birmingham New Street Station Hotel
Yeah the bull ring and grand central was 5 minute walk from the hotel. Didn’t visit the bar as we don’t drink. The rooms were clean, comfy and quiet no noise from the outside at all. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Our hotel stay was lovely staff very friendly and helpful, our room was on the 4th floor very quiet family room, beds very comfortable & pillows lovely sheets room clean good choice on teas coffees & hot chocolate with biscuits and mint chocolate coins. The TV channel choice was really good. Great ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Convenient for NEC clean rooms , helpful staff
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton
For the price we booked the room with breakfast included, it was excellent value for money. Great staff too.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Fantastic hotel. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Clean room, staff are really friendly.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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 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.
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.
