Where to Stay in Birmingham
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Birmingham for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Birmingham
Cadbury World (chocolate factory)
35 min from BHXWorld's most-famous chocolate brand factory tour, £19. Book ahead, sells out weekends. Take the train from New Street to Bournville (10 min).
Birmingham Library + Centenary Square
20 min from BHXEurope's largest public library (2013, free entry to most levels). The Secret Garden on Level 7 has Library Terrace views.
Jewellery Quarter
25 min from BHXUK's largest concentration of jewellers (700+ businesses since 1750s). Free Museum of the Jewellery Quarter + craft beer at the Rose Villa Tavern.
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Eat here
Balti curry (invented in Birmingham's Balti Triangle, Sparkbrook). Birmingham-style faggots + peas at Mr Egg (Hurst Street). Cadbury chocolate.
Local tip
BHX is 15km from centre — train from Birmingham International station (free walkway from terminal) to New Street is 12 min for £4.50. For 4+ hour layovers: Cadbury World train + tour + return is feasible if pre-booked.
Getting to your hotel from BHX
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Getting out of Birmingham (BHX)
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