Great Barr Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in International Convention Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music 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 entertainment choices.
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 lively bars.
Top hotels in Great Barr
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Amazing place though when I was asking the receptionist to ring the room that I had booked to wake my partner, she refused to do so as she said it was too early in the morning. It was 745 and he was running late to come join me for a workout.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Room great, breakfast small room for tbe number of people, general queing for coffee etc
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Breakfast was amazing. The view was great. I love a rooftop, and Sky restaurant is one of my favourites when I am in Birmingham, and to have breakfast there was such a treat. The hotel is one of the best I stayed in. Definitely will come back.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Hotel a bit tired. But staff were excellent and the restaurant food remarkably good.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Breakfast good disappointingly one of the two coffee machines broke down. Excellent selection of everything
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
The staff were very friendly and helpful. I got some good tips and when an issue arose, they were prompt to address it. At first I
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Great Barr
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 Aston Hall and Villa Park.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Erdington
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Erdington. You might want to make time for a stop at New Hall Mill or Erdington Leisure Centre.
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.
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.
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.
