Westside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
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.
Symphony Hall
Take in the cream of the musical world at this fabulous concert venue, considered one of the finest of its kind in the world.
The Mailbox
This upmarket shopping centre is the perfect place for some retail therapy or an atmospheric canal-side meal.
National SEA LIFE Centre
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at National SEA LIFE Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Brindleyplace
After visiting Brindleyplace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Top hotels in Westside
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Malmaison Birmingham
Everything was perfect. Zero faults found.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Great location. Nice room. Not a fan of the breakfast. Not many veggie friendly options. No milk alternative for the coffee. Skipped breakfast the 2nd day.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
Room was clean with fresh sheets and towels. No cold water in bathroom tap and sink not great for teeth cleaning. Breakfast was not really worth what I paid for what I had but fair selection of food. Parking was limited but I found a space no problem. You may struggle with this at weekends or during ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Cube Hotel Birmingham
Lovely clean room , friendly staff , easy check in and out. Was the perfect escape for our anniversary and hubbys birthday. Communication leading up to the day of check in was perfect too. Thank you to all at The Cube
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Excellent welcoming staff… Bank holiday cava on arrival! Bar and restaurant staff good. Room very clean .. few issues with slowish lift but patience is a virtue…
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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 Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Edgbaston
Take time in Edgbaston to visit attractions like Hagley Road and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Edgbaston Village Station to see more of the city.
