Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Delve into Birmingham’s fascinating industrial past, take an interactive space journey and discover the effects that chocolate has on the brain – all under one roof.
St Martins in the Bull Ring
You can find out about the history of Birmingham when you stop by St Martins in the Bull Ring. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
The Custard Factory
You can find out about the history of Birmingham with a visit to The Custard Factory. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Aston University
Explore the campus of Aston University during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
O2 Institute
O2 Institute is just one of the places to see in Birmingham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
The Eastside Rooms
Learn about the events happening in The Eastside Rooms during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Activities
Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
Birmingham Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Eastside Hotel Deals
Aloft Birmingham Eastside
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Villa Park and Birmingham Science Park Aston.
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.