Old Quarter Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Old Quarter
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 entertainment choices and great live music.
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 lively bars.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
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 family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Old Quarter
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The hotel staff, room and amenities where outstanding as they where before and would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Perfect place to stay for any NEC event
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Breakfast superb. Rooms lovely and spacious. Lovely decor. Disappointed that I couldn't get into the hotel bar to drink as it was all reserved. Nobody told us that you have to reserve a table to have a drink in the hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
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Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG
We use this hotel as it is central to theatre land and lots of great restaurants. Room was excellent, clean and very comfortable. The only downside was our complimentary mini bar had not been restocked after the previous occupancy. This was soon rectified following a call to reception. The staff ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Good would stay again. Food Excellent
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Quarter
Harborne
Travellers enjoy Harborne for its parks and casinos. Consider checking out Hagley Road while you're in the area.
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.
Bournville
Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.
Westside
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Broad Street and National SEA LIFE Centre, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place 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.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport and Chamberlain Clock are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
