Selly Oak Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river with a boat docked on the right, a building with graffiti, and trees along the riverbank.
A narrowboat docked under a brick bridge with lush greenery on either side.
A canal with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.
A narrow path beside a canal with a graffiti-covered wall and a bicycle leaning against it.
A narrow waterway flanked by dense foliage.
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Activities

Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

NZ$35
per adult
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Cadbury World Tickets

Cadbury World Tickets

NZ$51
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cadbury World Tickets
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

NZ$174
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

NZ$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World

SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket

NZ$94
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

NZ$183
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Selly Oak Hotel Deals

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 NZ$179 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$179
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Hotel was great although breakfast a bit chaotic, not enough tables or staff. Sports bar service was terrible and many people queuing at least 20 mins for drinks as we did."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is NZ$130 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$130
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,160 reviews)
"Good and clean and quiet"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is NZ$242 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$242
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,174 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Malmaison 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 NZ$185 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$185
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
"Stayed here a few times now, staff are always helpful and explain everything you need to know, rooms are fairly large and always clean."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
ibis budget Birmingham Centre

ibis budget Birmingham Centre

2.5 out of 5
1 Great Colmore Street Birmingham England
The price is NZ$78 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$78
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
The Grand Hotel Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
Colmore Row Birmingham England
The price is NZ$271 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$271
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,201 reviews)
"Was so excited to visit the Grande hotel but sadly disappointed. We went for drinks in the bar where we met with our adult kids for a drink but were so disappointed. Not enough staff, the staff that were there were so rushed drinks kept being dropped or smashed, we waited around 40 mins to be served ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

The Grand Hotel Birmingham
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Our guide on where to stay in Selly Oak

Find the best Selly Oak areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern spherical building with a reflective surface, surrounded by a busy urban street with traffic lights and a pedestrian overpass.

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 Utilita Arena Birmingham and Birmingham Cathedral, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A historic church with a tall spire and arched windows.

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.

A historic building with a prominent tower and a large arched entrance.

Coventry City Centre

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

A historic building with ornate architecture, a fountain with a statue, and festive lights.

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.

A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern architecture and trees.

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.

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