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 fascinating museums 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.
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Birmingham Repertory Theatre during your stay in Birmingham. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Ikon Gallery
This dynamic gallery combines a passion for the avant-garde with a commitment to making contemporary art more accessible.
Activities
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle Combo Ticket
Our pick of the best Convention Quarter Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Lovely experience
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The room was clean and functional regretfully. The air-conditioning was very noisy and clunky, but this was reported at the beginning of the stay.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Lovely comfortable bed. Super clean and well maintained room. Richard the manager took great care of us all - fantastic customer service. Only negative is the lifts - not enough lifts for such a big hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
The room was great and enjoyed eating in the restaurant!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
Excellent! Friendly, welcoming staff. Clean, quiet room. Great breakfast - plenty of choice and tasty. Excellent value for money!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Novotel Birmingham Centre
Lovely, warm,clean and comfortable room with really nice toiletries and coffees etc. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent, one of the best I've had. The lady in the restaurant was very kind. The hotel is in a great spot and everything is on the doorstep. This ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
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.
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 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.
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 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or O2 Institute.
