Shirley 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 entertainment choices 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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
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 lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars.
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 Shirley
Redwings Lodge Solihull
"Fantastic value and much better than I was expecting for a budget hotel. Spotless and near lots of nice restaurants"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
"Stayed there with friends for a concert and it was perfect for us, rooms are small but its just somewhere to sleep so it was absolutely fine! The staff were very helpful! Cheap as chips for 2 rooms less than 60 quid between 5 of us!! And a tenner for parking overnight! Can't go wrong, if we are ever ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
"Super location, easy to find. Our room was clean, modern and the beds were very comfy. All staff were lovely, overall a great hotel."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
"The room was good a couple of niggly issues that we did mention to reception. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful.The breakfast was really good ,the continental was varied ,fresh and tasty.The cooked breakfast i had was good."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
"We stayed here for a couple of nights while my partner visited the convention at the nec. We had lovely weather but unfortunately the hotel is quite dated and has no air conditioning in the rooms. Some hotels that don’t have air conditioning do put fans/heaters in the rooms but no fans were provided ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
"The Genting was always a favourite stopover when traveling through England as it breaks up the trip from London to Yorkshire. The hotel is still quite nice compared to others in the area but doesn’t seem to have been maintained to the high standards it once was. The spa experience was still great, ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
Moseley
The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Highbury and West Midlands Police Museum are a few top places to visit.
Bournville
Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.
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.
Selly Oak
Though Selly Oak may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cadbury World and Edgbaston Stadium.
Marston Green
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like bp pulse LIVE and Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around 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.
