Birmingham is an amazing city for tourists - there’s a never ending list of draws to the city, but when you’re coming to Brum, where’s the best place to stay?
There’s a raft of good hotels in the city, but there’s also a good number of Airbnbs, that often offer a more affordable and personalized travel experience compared to traditional hotels.
The Times has compiled a list of some of the best places to stay in and around the city. Take a look below
You can see the properties in full online and book on airbnb.co.uk.
5. Garden cabin, Sutton Coldfield
The Times wrote: "If cabins are more your thing, look no further than this cute homestay in the northeast Birmingham suburb of Sutton Coldfield. You’ll find Sutton Park nearby — one of Europe’s largest urban green spaces — where wild ponies and deer roam freely, plus a town centre packed with restaurants, bars, music venues and more just a five-minute walk away." | Airbnb photo
6. Penthouse with city skyline views, Digbeth
The Times wrote: "Skyline views? Check. Balcony? Check. This penthouse in the city’s creative quarter Digbeth — where music venues, quirky bars and restaurants pepper the street-art-clad neighbourhood — is conveniently located just a short stroll from the city centre." | Flickr Photo: Digbeth
7. Log Cabin Lickey Hills
The Times says: "This gorgeous chalet in the Lickey Hills ticks all the boxes for a peaceful getaway, while keeping buzzy Birmingham and its hip suburbs within easy reach. Equipped with a kitchenette, private shower room and outdoor deck with barbecue and seating, this chalet has a double room and a mezzanine for up to two children (aged five-plus). Lickey Hills has been a popular bank holiday spot for Brummies for centuries — it’s just ten miles’ south of the city centre." | Airbnb
8. Luxury barn conversion with pool, Solihull
The Times says: "It’s not strictly Birmingham but this luxury barn conversion, which tiptoes over the border into Solihull, is ranked by Airbnb users in the top one per cent of all properties, so is impossible to omit. " | Airbnb