Southside Travel Guide
Birmingham
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Popular places to visit
Birmingham Hippodrome
You can get tickets for a performance at Birmingham Hippodrome on your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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 family-friendly 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 lively bars.
Top hotels in Southside
Ibis Birmingham New Street Station Hotel
"The main pro for the hotel is that it is less than a minute's walk to the Hippodrome and is bang in the middle of Chinatown so there is lots of choice in places to eat. It has a small underground car park but the entrance is very tight and there's not much room to manoeuvre in the garage itself. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
"Clean comfortable room Excellent breakfast"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
"My wife and I had a great experience. We stayed here as we were visiting the NEC It was brilliant for this as it is so close. However is is do much more. We used the spa and had treatments which were excellent. We visited the sky bar and restaurant. Great food with great views. There was plenty of ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
"Little run down but the golf course is gorgeous"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
"Quite disappointed. Took a little longer than expected with check in. Appreciate it was after 11, however, the bar was still operating and thus noisy. I enquired if there was an event due to the volume. Check in team asked if I had been before, I explained I had not but then had to keep asking about ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
"Great hotel, clean, friendly staff, reasonably priced bar and breakfast was great too"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Southside
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.
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.
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 Pendigo Lake, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.
Coventry City Centre
Coventry City Centre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lady Godiva Statue and Coventry Transport 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.
