Popular places to visit
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.
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.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
Cadbury World
Learn about the history of one of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers and sample various products at this interactive chocolate and entertainment center.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
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.
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)
2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba
Birmingham: Discovering Birmingham Walking Tour
Top hotels in Bordesley
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Stayed here several times, always a good experience. Hotel ideal for events in Digbeth. Parking very convenient in Moor St car park and only £5 per night. Breakfast was great. Linda on reception was very helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Moseley Arms
The hotel is in the ‘Clean Air Zone’. There was no mention of this inside the hotel, nor did ANY staff mention it. A simple word to go online to enter my car registration would have cost me £8 p/day. Instead, a month later, just before my son’s 16th birthday, I received THREE £60 late payment fines. ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
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Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Excellent large comfortable clean room with a view of the Cathedral. Fantastic, attentive friendly staff. Good (but small) gym
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Comfy room and good shower pressure. Good amenities interms of spa and pool. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
The spa facilities were excellent and easy to access, and the staff were helpful, including adding a chair to our room when requested.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bordesley
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.
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.
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.
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 Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
