Westside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
The Mailbox
This upmarket shopping centre is the perfect place for some retail therapy or an atmospheric canal-side meal.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Westside
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
We'd stayed before so knew what to expect. No frills, clean bed for the night. For a place to crash it's good value.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Great breakfast here snd rooms good standard in comparison to others nearby
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Very handy for the event we were going on clean and tidy very helpful staff and breakfast was nice and hot and a good choice as well
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Excellent location for the Arena and theaters.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Breakfast was fresh. Particularly liked that they did fresh tomato's rather than tined. Good choice. Easy to check in and out. Liked the fact there was a fridge in the rom and i didnt have to ask for one. Shower was a decent size and i liked the base floor. My one criticism, not enough coffee/decaf ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Clean room, friendly staff. Great location for O2 academy and the city centre
Reviewed on 2 May 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 Industry and Genius, 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 Chamberlain Clock 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.
