Birmingham

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Victoria Square featuring a square or plaza, flowers and heritage architecture
Birmingham
Birmingham
Stratford-upon-Avon featuring boating and a bay or harbor
Aston Hall which includes a castle and heritage architecture

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Where to stay in Birmingham

Bullring Shopping Centre

Birmingham City Centre

4/5(116 area reviews)

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.

Birmingham City Centre
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Edgbaston

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Edgbaston for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Hagley Road and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Edgbaston Village Station.

Edgbaston
Coventry featuring night scenes

Coventry City Centre

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Coventry City Centre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coventry Cathedral and Coventry Transport Museum.

Coventry City Centre
Sat outside NEC Birmingham

Marston Green

Well-liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like The Bear Grylls Adventure and Resorts World Arena, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

Marston Green
Ikon Gallery which includes a square or plaza, night scenes and a city

Westside

4/5(16 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Broad Street and National SEA LIFE Centre, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Westside
One of my favourite walks though the fields behind Coleshill church, heading down towards Maxstoke golf course.

Coleshill

Coleshill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Maxstoke Park Golf Club and The Bear Grylls Adventure.

Coleshill
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
4 out of 5
Colmore Row, Birmingham, England
The price is SAR 541 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
SAR 541
SAR 649 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (945 reviews)
"Excellent central location. All facilities very clean. Very helpful & friendly staff. Good quality breakfast. A very pleasant stay, thank you."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 out of 5
245 Broad Street, Birmingham, England
The price is SAR 308 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
SAR 308
SAR 370 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,609 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff food was good Drink a little expensive"

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 287 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
SAR 287
SAR 344 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,216 reviews)
Great place near Airport
"Perfect thanks, room was ok, staff good Parking round back ok too. Bar stunk of stale beer, not a bit reeked. But the rest is great"

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre
Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre
3.5 out of 5
88 Charlotte Street, Birmingham, England
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Really pleased with our overnight stay, had a free upgrade which was lovely, rooms were spotless and fresh looking. Kitchen area had everything you could need. Bathrooms spotless and great water pressure! All staff were very polite and welcoming and it had a good atmosphere. We rebooked parking and ..."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
4 out of 5
131 Digbeth, Birmingham, England
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,157 reviews)
"Nearby concert venue!"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
The Spires Serviced Apartments Birmingham
The Spires Serviced Apartments Birmingham
4 out of 5
10 Commercial Street, Birmingham, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (195 reviews)
"We had a great time at the Spires. Highly recommend if you are looking for accommodation near to restaurants, shopping, etc. Great for families if you need separate rooms."

Reviewed on 28 January 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Birmingham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Birmingham

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4 - Good 56%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Birmingham is a pleasant change from London. Worth a visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very lively atmosphere. Great restaurants and plenty to do

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the city!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Nothing much to say about Birmingham, large multi-cultural city. Has its good points and its bad.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very diverse, with great food. Easy to commute with old but interesting buildings . The people are very friendly and polite

4/5 - Good

Karen

Very sad to see how much rubbish, broken glass, graffiti, and homeless were on the streets. We haven’t been in Brum for 19 years and it has changed. BUT, it is still our cherished family city 