Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.
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 great live music.
Things to do
Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern light inside the building
Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Selly Oak
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Great hotel, would definitely come back again, everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast, loved the room service option.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Comfortable room & lovely staff
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Heating was not working. Wasn’t informed at check in. Heater provided.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Beautiful hotel, gorgeous decor and very friendly, helpful staff. Room was great: clean, spacious and a huge bed plus a very comfortable fold out bed so that room could accommodate 3 adults. Penhaligon's toiletries smelt lovely!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Clean comfortable room, the underground carpark is great.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Selly Oak
Harborne
Travellers enjoy Harborne for its parks and casinos. Consider checking out Hagley Road while you're in the area.
Edgbaston
Take time in Edgbaston to visit attractions like Hagley Road and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Edgbaston Village Station to see more of the city.
Moseley
The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and West Midlands Police Museum are a few top places to visit.
Westside
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Broad Street and National SEA LIFE Centre, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place 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 Industry and Genius, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place 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.
Selly Oak
- National Exhibition Centre
- West Midland Safari Park
- Utilita Arena Birmingham
- Warwick Castle
- Bullring & Grand Central
- Cadbury World
- Villa Park
- Resorts World Birmingham
- Coventry Building Society Arena
- International Convention Centre
- The Mailbox
- Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Ragley Hall
- Victoria Square
- Aston University
- Belfry Golf Club
- Symphony Hall
