Colmore Business District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
This city centre museum is home to the world’s biggest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings and many other historic artefacts.
Birmingham Cathedral
This 18th-century cathedral has wonderful Baroque architecture, magnificent stained glass windows, and is home to Pre-Raphaelite art works.
Birmingham Town Hall
Not just a site of historical importance, this Birmingham icon remains a hub of modern culture in the United Kingdom’s proud second city.
Chamberlain Square
This focal point of the city centre boasts a museum and art gallery, food court and famous Christmas market and is set against some landmark buildings.
Birmingham Christmas Market
During your visit to Birmingham, you can do some window-shopping at Birmingham Christmas Market. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Big Brum
You can find out about the history of Birmingham with a visit to Big Brum. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Activities
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: SEA LIFE + LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Combo Ticket
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Our pick of the best Colmore Business District Hotel Deals
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Really good sty. Great hotel. Will be back.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Snow Hill by IHG
Pound for pound one of the best value for money hotel rooms in Birmingham. Service from reception staff was excellent. You are close to St Chads metro for easy access to other areas of central Birmingham. I would have appreciated more variety in breakfast, particularly chopped fruits and more variety ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Birmingham
Lucky to have an upgrade to a junior suite which was amazing - thank you! Breakfast was delicious too!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
A very pleasant stay. Wonderful breakfast with such a wide selection. Staff very good and were happy to help. Would definitely recommend you book and stay at this hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
I stayed here for one night as was attending a concert at BP pulse which is walking distance. Staff was friendly, really liked the lounge area, breakfast had a good variety. Rooms were good enough, perhaps could have been a little bit longer (I am 6 foot 3!) but overall, an excellent stay with no ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Lovely stay, spa facilities great, kids had a lovely time. Nice walk on the golf course will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Colmore Business District
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.
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.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport and Chamberlain Clock are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Westside
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.
