Shirley
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.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
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
Savour sweet delights and learn about the history of one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.
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.
Things to do
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Walk
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Shropshire: Meet the Mini Moos Cow Cuddling Experience
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Top hotels in Shirley
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Thank you so much for good services
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Clean room, wonderful staff and great location.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Stayed at the Forest of Arden Hotel and overall had a really good experience. The setting is genuinely stunning, especially in the evening when the deer come out, which was a real highlight for us. It’s clearly very golf-focused, so worth knowing if that’s not your thing, but it didn’t take away ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Room great, breakfast small room for tbe number of people, general queing for coffee etc
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Lovely venue 1st time staying and will definitely be back
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Clean room very convenient for NEC
Reviewed on 24 Apr 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, Hickory Dickory's Playhouse and Moseley Bog 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 Santai Spa, 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.
