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
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 bp pulse LIVE and Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

Marston Green
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 Lady Godiva Statue and St Mary's Guildhall.

Coventry City Centre
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
Jewellery Quarter which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Jewellery Quarter

Shopping, restaurants, and theaters are just a few things travelers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Chamberlain Clock and Museum of the Jewellery Quarter are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.

Jewellery Quarter
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is AED 209 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
AED 209
AED 272 total
11 Jan - 12 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,057 reviews)
The room was very clean, staff were very nice But there is a strange noise that whistles through the corridors and some other poster has mentioned this too

Reviewed on 21 December 2025

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
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 AED 281 per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
AED 281
AED 338 total
3 Jan - 4 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,451 reviews)
Didn't have breakfast

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

4 out of 5
Pendigo Way Birmingham England
The price is AED 363 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
AED 363
AED 435 total
2 Jan - 3 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Had a really lovely time everything was clean .the staff were very friendly. Food in the casino was very good value, All in all we had a great time We will be back in February!!

Reviewed on 23 December 2025

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World 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.
Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

3.5 out of 5
88 Charlotte Street Birmingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,138 reviews)
The room was lovely! Staff were very Friendly & helpful and a Perfect location to stay! it was our first time staying in Birmingham and we will definitely be back again soon.

Reviewed on 15 December 2025

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

4 out of 5
131 Digbeth Birmingham England
Book a stay at this 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! (1,294 reviews)
Helpfull staff

Reviewed on 21 December 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
No.8 Waterloo Apartments

No.8 Waterloo Apartments

4 out of 5
8 Waterloo Street Birmingham England
Stay at this apartment in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Bullring & Grand Central ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
Beautiful apartment, well appointed and also very quiet to say it’s so central.

Reviewed on 10 December 2025

No.8 Waterloo Apartments
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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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 56%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
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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

Verified traveler

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 