Popular places to visit
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Cadbury World
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Cadbury World as part of your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bullring & Grand Central
During your trip to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bullring & Grand Central. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Top hotels in Aston
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Lovely large clean room, excellent staff. Amazing breakfast.6
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Great stay ideal for the NEC for us. Not 4 stars because we were in room 109 front facing and at intervals you could hear trains going along, even with the windows shut. It got quite frustrating.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton
Room was lovely, staff very friendly, parking price very good and £10 for a late check out it was brilliant, we will defintely stay again 😀
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Clean room. Small for 3 people with little room for manoeuvre. Need to be okay with lifts, as 17 floors. Good breakfast included. Friendly staff and in an easy position to reach the train station and the city centre.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
The reception staff were professional and welcoming. The hotel is undergoing a major renovation (transformation) project, for example the existing bar and dining area are rather tired. The parking was expensive - £15 for 24 hours! We did not appreciate their cashless policy.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aston
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.
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 Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Chamberlain Clock are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
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.
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.
