Birmingham is the second largest British city. The New Street Station is being redeveloped, making the Britain’s busiest train station outside London ready for the future. The process was completed in 2015.
Together with the brand new shopping centre Grand Central, the new train hub creates a major boost for the surrounding areas and inspires many a visitor to find overnight accommodation in this neighbourhood. The area is surrounded by great value hostels and cheap hotels, perfect for a good night sleep. Many affordable properties will provide free Wifi as well. Some feature family rooms, a fitness centre and swimming pool.
B15 2AP, Birmingham, Great Colmore Street
Well set in the centre of Birmingham, ibis budget Birmingham Centre provides buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Built in 2005, this 2-star hotel is within 600 metres of Birmingham Back to Backs... read more
B1 1BT, Birmingham, 12 Holloway Circus
This modern 4-star hotel is 500 metres from Birmingham New Street Rail Station and the Bullring shopping centre. It has stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a gym. The hotel is located within a... read more
B5 4ST, Birmingham, Ladywell Walk
Just 600 metres from Birmingham New Street Rail Station and Bull Ring Shopping Centre, the Ibis Birmingham Centre is located in central Birmingham, in the vibrant Chinese Quarter and next to the Arcadian Centre. The... read more
B2 4PA, Birmingham, New Street
These hip, chic and boutique serviced apartments have stunning views from the 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th floors of the iconic, restored 1960s Rotunda in Central Birmingham, just 3 minutes from New Street Station.... read more
B5 4EW, Birmingham, Smallbrook Queensway
This modern hotel offers free Wi-Fi and stylish rooms in Birmingham’s bustling centre. Birmingham New Street Rail Station and the Bull Ring shopping centre are both just 5 minutes’ walk away. The property is set... read more
B1 1NS, Birmingham, Ernest Street/ Holloway Head
Just 5 minutes’ walk from the famous Bullring Shopping Centre, Pentahotel Birmingham has a great location, less than 0.5 miles from Birmingham city centre. With free Wi-Fi in its trendy bar and public areas, it... read more
B1 2JZ, Birmingham, 2 Bridge Street
In Birmingham’s center, this modern 4-star hotel offers a luxury health spa with a 16 meter swimming pool and gym with Matrix fitness equipment. Large, elegant rooms each have a flat-screen TV and there is... read more
B2 4JQ, Birmingham, 126 New Street
The 4-star Macdonald Burlington Hotel is located in a Victorian property in the heart of the city centre, a 30 seconds walk from New Street Station. The grand architecture is blended with contemporary chic décor,... read more
B5 4DY, Birmingham, Station Street, Birmingham
Opposite Birmingham New Street Station, Comfort Inn City Centre Birmingham offers a 24-hour front desk. The Bullring Shopping Centre is a 2-minute walk away. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom... read more
B1 1RD, Birmingham, Wharfside Street
The chic Malmaison Birmingham offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, within the upmarket Mailbox development. It has a health spa, a restaurant, and a bar with a wine tasting room. Large, luxury rooms each includes... read more
B1 1RL, Birmingham, 160 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox
Please note, from the 5th of September for approximately 14 weeks the hotel will be having major works conducted on one of the guest lifts. This could extended waiting times, especially at busy periods. We... read more
B1 2HT, Birmingham, 70 Broad Street
In Birmingham’s lively centre, the stylish Novotel has a modern fitness centre, spacious bedrooms and a stylish restaurant. The Bullring Shopping Centre is a 20-minute walk away. The 4-star bedrooms at Novotel Birmingham Centre each... read more
B1 2HQ, Birmingham, 245 Broad Street
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham, formerly Jurys Inn, is within 150 metres of the International Convention Centre and the Arena Birmingham. It has a bar, a restaurant, a coffee bar, and free Wi-Fi in all areas.... read more
B3 2NR, Birmingham, Church Street
Just 10 minutes walk from The Bullring Shopping Centre, this elegant and modern hotel features rooms with Egyptian linen, plasma-screen TVs and free WiFi. There is an idyllic hidden courtyard and a French bistro. With... read more
B1 1PR, Birmingham, The Cube, 200 Wharfside Street
With a unique modern exterior, the 4-star Cube Hotel has a colourful retro décor and is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Birmingham New Street Rail Station. Panoramic city views can be enjoyed from the... read more
B5 5JE, Birmingham, Albert St, Birmingham
The 4-star Clayton Hotel Birmingham is just a 5-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre. It serves modern food in its stylish restaurant. Bespoke cocktails are made by expert mixologists in the bar and there... read more
B4 6HY, Birmingham, 1 Snow Hill Plaza, St Chad's Queensway
Situated in the heart of Birmingham, the Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Snow Hill offers an onsite bar restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. Offering an onsite mini gym and meeting rooms, Birmingham Snow Hill Railway... read more
B3 1JE, Birmingham, 65 Lionel Street
This pet friendly ibis Styles hotel boasts a central Birmingham location, just 15 minutes' walk from the Bull Ring shopping centre. Free WiFi is provided throughout as well as round-the-clock refreshments and a bar. Check-out... read more
B2 4UW, Birmingham, Martineau Place
Offering a fitness centre, Staybridge Birmingham is located in Birmingham city centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Rooms at Staybridge Birmingham will provide you with a flat-screen TV, fully equipped kitchen and air conditioning. An... read more
B5 6DR, Birmingham, 131 Digbeth Birmingham
Offering a free fitness centre, Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre is located 200 metres from the Bullring Shopping Centre. Free WiFi is accessible throughout, and parking is available near to the property. Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham... read more
B3 1PW, Birmingham, 88 Charlotte Street
Featuring free WiFi, Staycity Aparthotels Newhall Square is located an 11-minute walk from from Birmingham New Street Train Station. The ICC-Birmingham is situated 500 metres from the property. The spacious and stylish apartments include a... read more
B2 5RE, Birmingham, 25 Bennets Hill
Well located in the centre of Birmingham, The Briar Rose Wetherspoon provides free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is set 700 metres from Hippodrome Theatre, 600 metres from Bullring Shopping Centre... read more
B1 1BL, Birmingham, 81 John Bright Street
Located just a 3-minute walk to Birmingham New Street Station (south exit), easyHotel Birmingham offers budget accommodation is in the heart of Birmingham, within a 5-minute walk to shops, bars and restaurants. All bedrooms are... read more
B2 5PG, Birmingham, 8 Waterloo Street
No. 8 Waterloo Street offers accommodation in Birmingham for guests aged 24 years and over. Situated in the heart of the Colmore business district, opposite St. Phillips Cathedral and just 500 metres from the Bullring... read more
B12LJ, Birmingham, Cutlass Court, 30 Granville Street
Set 100 metres from Broad Street and 400 metres from Gas Street Basin in the centre of Birmingham, The Class Place offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment provides guests with... read more
B1 1LJ, Birmingham, Upper Gough Street
Located 600 metres from Broad Street and 400 metres from Gas Street Basin in the centre of Birmingham, The President provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment provides guests with a... read more
B5 4TD, Birmingham, Hurst Street
Featuring a garden, City View Apartments is located in the centre of Birmingham, close to Birmingham Back to Backs, Hippodrome Theatre and Gas Street Basin. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking... read more
B5 4BN, Birmingham, Hurst Street 3rd Floor, Ladywell House, 22
Situated in the centre of Birmingham, just 80 metres from Birmingham Back to Backs and a few steps from Hippodrome Theatre, Ladywell House Suites - Chinatown - Self Check-in features accommodation with city views and... read more
B3 2BS, Birmingham, Colmore Row Birmingham
Attractively set in Birmingham, The Grand Hotel Birmingham features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of... read more
B5 6AB, Birmingham, 155 Bromsgrove Street Apartment 31
City View Apartments offers accommodation set 700 metres from the centre of Birmingham and features a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured and private parking is available on site. Some of the units... read more
The New Street rail station, named after the city’s most famous street, was built in the heart of Birmingham in the mid-nineteenth century. In this period the town had seen major changes due to the Industrial Revolution. Since then, the building was refurbished several times but also severely damaged during World War II.
However, no major renovations were done since the 1960s, so it was about time for the terminal to be modernized. The same is true for the immediate surroundings: the core was built in the heydays of the Industrial Revolution and is still shining today. You can admire it directly upon arrival.
If you’re not distracted by the Grand Central shopping centre, just go outside and you’ll find yourself right in the city centre: museums, Town Hall, the old narrow streets and Gay Village, home of the famous Pride, are just minutes’ walk apart.
Gay Village is obviously a colourful neighbourhood with many bars, restaurants and of course clubs. It offers a wide range of accommodation options, from affordable hotels to apartments to rent for one night or weekend and cheap b&b’s. Even the less expensive rooms can be modern and come with good service.
As the area is not the city centre, yet still within walking distance of the hotspots, most budget travellers should be able to find themselves a shelter here. Broad Street hotels can also easily be reached.
The centre itself does not have a lot of bed and breakfast possibilities but offers many well priced and inexpensive hotels instead. Most attractions in this part of town are within walking distance of each other. If you don’t want to waste your money on city centre hotels, it is perfectly fine to look for cheap b&b’s outside of the centre.
When staying overnight outside the town you can travel to the tourist hotspots using the extensive bus network or by bike. Bikes are also a good way to enjoy the canals, a quiet place during rush hour. If the weather is good, you might want to explore the wider area by taking a tour on one of the many cycling routes. Several websites will help you planning your journey and routes, and Google maps can also come to the rescue.
A golden tip is to visit the Villa Park stadium, where some Rugby World Cup matches were hosted as well. Once back in the centre, you’ll find out that New Street is good for shopping too: fashion, food and jewellery are awaiting you in the arcades. Like it? get yourself a bed and breakfast nearby, it saves you time and perhaps even money!
Name : Birmingham New Street Railway Station
Location : in the city centre
Birmingham Coach Station, formerly known as Digbeth Coach Station can easily be reached. The coach station offers services to destinations throughout Great Britain and also to Belfast and Dublin. National Express has its national headquarters in Digbeth.
Address : New Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA United Kingdom
From New Street Station to Birmingham Airport ?
From New St Station take the train to Birmingham International Interchange (airport). There are 6-7 trains per hour during the day between International Interchange and New Street Station.
To Queen Elizabeth Hospital ?
The nearest station to Queen Elizabeth hospital is University station, which is less than 10 minutes walk away. From here there are trains approximately every 10 minutes to New Street station.
Train Line : lies on the West Coast Main Line, Cambrian Line, Cross City Line, Chase Line.
Mainly Served by : Arriva Trains Wales, CrossCountry, London Midland, and Virgin Trains.
Birmingham New Street station serves long distance trains including trains from London Euston to the north, services from the south and the south-west to Scotland, Newcastle and Manchester/Liverpool mainline rail hub and the east-west services to East Anglia and through Central Wales.
Virgin Trains operates trains via the West Coast Main Line to London Euston, Glasgow main train platforms, the primary rail station of the Scottish capital called Waverley and Wolverhampton city center.
CrossCountry rail connections include services to Leicester, Cardiff Central in Wales, Leeds, Manchester Piccadilly, Bristol Temple Meads train st. and Reading (see hotels).
Operated and Managed by : Network Rail
Ticket Office : Available
Ticket Machines : Available
Public WiFi : is available
Sat Nav Postcode : B2 4QA
Region : West Midlands
County : West Midlands
Nearest Hotels : in the city centre on Station Street, New St., Ladywell Walk, Holloway Circus, Smallbrook Queensway, Stephenson Place, and Upper Dean Street.
Electric Cinema (47 – 49 Station St, B5 4DY England /Ladywood): great old-fashioned looking cinema and sound recording facility in the heart of the city. It’s small with a cosy atmosphere, but it does have a good-size cinema screen.
The Old Rep Theatre (Station St, West Midlands B5 4DY, United Kingdom): Very clean, comfortable theatre. Home of the Birmingham Stage Company.
Rag Market (Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB England): the rag market has something for everyone, from vintage clothing to shoes, from jewellery to pickled chillies. It’s a great place to shop, offering a wide range of products.
