Southside Travel Guide
Birmingham
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 great live music.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Southside
Ibis Birmingham New Street Station Hotel
Happy good bar
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
I didn’t try the breakfast. The parking felt safe but expensive!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
The hotel is well situation and has very helpful staff. Reception staff give all information and are efficient but there was a long wait to check in as i arrived when others were asking a lot of questions and only 2 people serving. I have a mobility aide so this made it more challenging. Room was ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Grounds, staff, beds and linen, cuisine,facilities all excellent & value.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Great stay
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Checked in late on a Sunday for an early Monday flight so didn’t see or use many of the facilities.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eastside
Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Millennium Point or Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
