Hotels in Birmingham

Hotels in Birmingham: prices, timing and areas

When to book a stay in Birmingham for less

It is cheapest in January, out of season, when rates fall by about a third against the yearly average. July is the priciest, when the city is at its liveliest. This is a business and trade-fair hub, so unlike leisure cities Monday tends to be the cheapest day and Wednesday the most expensive, when guests arrive for conferences and fairs. It pays to book really early, as the lowest rates show up about three months before arrival, and in a week with a big fair at the NEC prices rise and rooms go fast.

What a stay costs by property type

Birmingham runs from a hostel bed to five stars in the centre, with a strong segment of budget chain hotels. The cheapest sleep is in hostels and simple hotels, while serviced apartments can cost more than a regular hotel because you rent a whole place. Below are indicative nightly rates from July.

Indicative rates for a double room, from July. Out of season, especially in January, the same property is often noticeably cheaper, while a week with a fair runs dearer, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more

The priciest is the City Centre around New Street station and the Convention Quarter by the ICC and Symphony Hall, where trade-fair guests stay. The Jewellery Quarter, the historic goldsmiths' district, and the area around the Bullring are mid-priced and close to the shops. It is cheaper in Eastside by the new station and creative Digbeth with its bars and murals. The city is well connected by tram and train, so a base outside the very centre is still convenient. Below are indicative nightly prices in a few districts.

The gaps between districts are small, as the centre of Birmingham is compact. In the City Centre and Convention Quarter you pay for being near the station and the fair venues, in Digbeth for the atmosphere and the nightlife.

Which stay in Birmingham suits whom

• First time in Birmingham. The City Centre by New Street station and the Bullring is the easiest base. From here it is a walk to the Museum and Art Gallery and down to the canals.
• For fairs and conferences. The Convention Quarter by the ICC and Symphony Hall, or hotels by the NEC and the airport, handy for trade events.
• For couples. Boutique hotels in the Jewellery Quarter and by the canals at Brindleyplace. In the evening the waterside bars and restaurants are at their nicest.
• Budget. Hostels and budget chain hotels in the centre and in Eastside. Good for a shorter, more budget-minded stay.
• For nightlife. Digbeth with its bars, clubs and murals, close to the centre. The characterful, creative part of the city.
• With breakfast. Some hotels include breakfast in the rate, which helps you set off early for a fair or a train from New Street.

Example hotels in Birmingham with prices

From a hostel bed to five stars in the centre, a few Birmingham names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in July and in a week with big fairs.

From prices for a double room, from July. The same hotel can differ a lot between January and a fair week, so check your exact dates in the search.