Handsworth 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.
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.
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.
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 fascinating museums.
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.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Handsworth
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Perfect stay, thank you!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Excellent hotel in the city centre with fantastic breakfast.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
great place to stay, didn’t have time for the restaurant at dinner
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
From the parking, to reception staff, the room cleanliness and overall facilities, we had an outstanding stay. Thankyou. It was a great quick getaway for not wanting to travel far in the midlands.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
Helpful staff and central location
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Great bar area
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Handsworth
Perry Barr
While visiting Perry Barr, you might make a stop by sights like Birmingham Speedway and Birmingham Greyhound Stadium Perry Barr.
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.
Great Barr
Visitors to Great Barr enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Sandwell Valley Country Park is worth a stop.
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 Utilita Arena Birmingham and Aston Hall.
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.
