Eastside
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Aston University
Explore the campus of Aston University during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
With four floors housing over 200 exhibits, this fascinating educational science centre will keep the whole family entertained for hours.
The Custard Factory
You can find out about the history of Birmingham with a visit to The Custard Factory. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
The Eastside Rooms
Learn about the events happening in The Eastside Rooms during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
O2 Institute
O2 Institute is just one of the places to see in Birmingham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
St Martins in the Bull Ring
You can find out about the history of Birmingham when you stop by St Martins in the Bull Ring. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
Top hotels in Eastside
Aloft Birmingham Eastside
What a lovely, modern, clean hotel in Central Birmingham with friendly, helpful staff. Inexpensive too. Why stay in a Premier Inn when you can stay here?!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
Staff were superb, Bart was so helpful, it really made the trip enjoyable.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Convenient central location on a main road. Very clean room, as-pictured and stocked with all utensils etc. needed. Good value for money with friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Lovely hotel and staff BUT parking was a nightmare! The close car park refereed to when booking was closed and has and will be for a very long time !! Finally found one after an hour of driving around and a 30 min walk back to hotel !!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Extremely happy and friendly staff. Very helpful! Breakfast was delicious! Room was very comfortable and shower was extremely good!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Bar area is nice and the food was good. Easy to use the car park.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aston Hall and Villa Park.
