Convention Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Convention Quarter
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.
Symphony Hall
Home to the celebrated City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra this, concert hall also attracts big-name musicians from across the world.
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 entertainment choices and shops.
Library of Birmingham
This new library is the largest library in Europe and houses vast collections of Shakespearean artefacts in its stunning contemporary building.
Hall of Memory War Memorial
This memorial is a peaceful space in the city center devoted to Birmingham residents who lost their lives in military service.
Ikon Gallery
This dynamic gallery combines a passion for the avant-garde with a commitment to making contemporary art more accessible.
Activities
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
Birmingham: Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Our pick of the best Convention Quarter Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Novotel Birmingham Centre
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Convention Quarter
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.
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.
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Corporation Street 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 Royal Birmingham Society of Artists are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.
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.