Westside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern architecture and trees.
A multi-level auditorium with red seating and a central stage.
The exterior of the Symphony Hall building with a large '21st Anniversary' sign.
A building with a sign reading "Café Opus Ikon" and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A large indoor theater with multiple balconies and rows of red seats.

Stay near popular Westside attractions

A modern indoor atrium with blue structural beams, multiple levels, and banners for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

International Convention Centre

8.4/10 (410 reviews)
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
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Activities

Cadbury World Tickets

Cadbury World Tickets

NZ$50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cadbury World Tickets
Picture 7 for Activity Birmingham: Guided City Center Walking Tour

Birmingham: Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

NZ$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham: Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

NZ$34
per adult
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle

SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle Combo Ticket

NZ$90
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle Combo Ticket
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

NZ$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

NZ$184
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals

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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$119 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$119
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (2,219 reviews)
"Lovely stay. Clean facilities, car parking very close, quiet rooms. Only problem was the lack of attentive staff."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 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$163 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$163
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
Malmaison Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
245 Broad Street Birmingham England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$154 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$154
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,657 reviews)
"Great location and really friedly staff. Ideal for a weekend away!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
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 NZ$179 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$179
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,291 reviews)
"Great stay. Wonderful staff team"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place

4 out of 5
1 Brunswick Square Birmingham England
The price is NZ$126 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$126
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
"..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street

Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street

3 out of 5
200 Broad Street Birmingham England
The price is NZ$117 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$117
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,489 reviews)
"We were in an accessible family room. I’m not sure if all the family rooms are accessible or if I booked it by mistake. In any case, it wasn’t very pleasant because the floors weren’t very clean, which is off-putting in a wet-room style bathroom. The shower water went everywhere and was difficult ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
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Our guide on where to stay in Westside

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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 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 Pendigo Lake, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around 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 modern building with a geometric facade, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with benches and a pathway.

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 Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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