Choosing where to stay in Birmingham can shape your whole city break. A central location gives you quick access to shopping, restaurants, nightlife and some of the biggest event venues in the city. PREMIER SUITES Birmingham places you close to Bullring and Grand Central, Birmingham New Street Station and several popular entertainment areas.
You can spend the afternoon shopping, head out for dinner and drinks, then return to your own serviced apartment. With a kitchen, living area and separate bedroom, you have more space to relax between plans.
Here is why PREMIER SUITES Birmingham is a practical base for your next visit.
Stay Close to Bullring and Grand Central
Shopping is one of the main reasons people visit Birmingham. Bullring and Grand Central bring more than 200 shops together in the city centre, covering fashion, beauty, technology, homeware and food.
PREMIER SUITES Birmingham is around a five minute walk from Bullring and Grand Central. You can reach the shops early, return to your apartment with your bags and head back out later without relying on taxis.
Bullring includes major brands, department stores and places to eat. The Selfridges building is also one of Birmingham’s best known landmarks.
Grand Central sits above Birmingham New Street Station and offers more shops and restaurants. Its location makes it useful for visitors arriving by train, as you can begin exploring the city soon after you arrive.
You can also visit LinkStreet, which connects Bullring and Grand Central. It has a mix of shops, food choices and pop up experiences.
Browse The Mailbox and Local Shopping Areas
Birmingham offers more than one shopping district. The Mailbox is another option for fashion, homeware, food and drinks. It has a different pace from Bullring, with waterside restaurants and places to stop for coffee.
The Jewellery Quarter is a good choice when you are looking for jewellery, gifts or independent businesses. The area has hundreds of jewellery retailers, dealers and workshops, along with cafés, restaurants and bars.
You can also explore Corporation Street, New Street and the smaller streets around the city centre. Birmingham’s compact centre makes it easy to move between the main retail areas during one visit.
Staying in a serviced apartment also gives you somewhere to leave your purchases. Instead of carrying bags through dinner or into a concert, you can bring them back to PREMIER SUITES Birmingham before starting your evening.
Watch the World Cup at TOCA Social
Football fans visiting Birmingham this summer can watch the World Cup at TOCA Social in Bullring.
The venue is showing every World Cup fixture from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Guests can watch matches on large screens while enjoying food, drinks, live entertainment and football games.
TOCA Social offers group tables, private boxes and a main fan area. DJs, hosts, challenges and prizes add to the atmosphere around selected fixtures.
Its Bullring location places it close to PREMIER SUITES Birmingham. You can enjoy the match without arranging a long trip back to your accommodation afterwards.
Spaces for major fixtures may fill quickly, particularly during England matches. Check availability and book before your visit when possible.
Plan a Night Out in Birmingham
Birmingham has nightlife for different types of breaks. You can choose cocktail bars, pubs, live music venues, clubs or relaxed restaurants.
The Chinese Quarter and Gay Village are close to PREMIER SUITES Birmingham. The area has restaurants, bars, karaoke venues and nightclubs, making it a useful option when you want everything within one part of the city.
The Arcadian is another nearby choice for dinner and drinks. You can start with a meal, visit a bar and continue your night without travelling across Birmingham.
Digbeth is known for music, creative spaces, street food and late night venues. It suits groups looking for live events or a less traditional night out.
For waterside drinks and dining, visit Brindleyplace or the canals around The Mailbox. These areas work well for an early evening meal, cocktails or a quieter night.
When you return to your apartment, you have your own living space rather than one hotel bedroom. You can make a drink, order food or relax before going to sleep.
Attend a Major Sporting Event
Birmingham regularly hosts national and international sporting events.
Alexander Stadium hosted the Novuna UK Athletics Championships on 20 and 21 June 2026. The event brought leading British athletes together to compete for national titles and places at the European Athletics Championships.
The stadium will also welcome the European Athletics Championships from 10 to 16 August 2026. This gives athletics fans another reason to plan a summer visit to Birmingham.
Staying in the city centre means you can enjoy Birmingham before and after the event. Spend the morning shopping, travel to the stadium for the competition and return for dinner in the evening.
PREMIER SUITES Birmingham also offers parking for an added charge. Spaces are limited and should be booked in advance. Public transport may be a better option on busy event days.
Make a Weekend of a Concert
Birmingham attracts major artists throughout the year, with concerts taking place at Utilita Arena Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE and several smaller music venues.
Lily Allen performs at bp pulse LIVE on 26 June 2026. The concert is part of a busy summer programme at the venue, which is based near the National Exhibition Centre and Birmingham International Station.
Staying in Birmingham city centre allows you to make more of the concert trip. You can shop or have lunch before travelling to the venue, then return to your apartment after the show.
Birmingham New Street Station is around a five minute walk from PREMIER SUITES Birmingham. Train services connect the city centre with Birmingham International, making it easier to reach events at the National Exhibition Centre and bp pulse LIVE.
Concert nights can lead to high demand for accommodation. Booking your apartment when you purchase your event tickets can give you more choice.
Enjoy Dinner Before Your Event
A central apartment gives you plenty of options for food before a show, match or night out.
Bullring, Grand Central, The Mailbox and the Chinese Quarter all have restaurants within walking distance. You can choose a quick meal before an event or book a table and make dinner part of the evening.
Your apartment also includes a fully equipped kitchen. You can prepare your own food when you have limited time or want to reduce the cost of eating out.
The kitchen includes an oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, kettle and coffee machine. A dining area gives you space to sit down for breakfast or dinner.
Having your own kitchen can also be useful after an event. You can keep drinks and snacks in the apartment rather than searching for somewhere open late at night.
Give Yourself More Space
PREMIER SUITES Birmingham offers one and two bedroom serviced apartments. Each apartment has a separate living area, dining space and fitted kitchen.
The apartments also include complimentary WiFi, a Smart TV, a washer dryer and blackout curtains. These facilities suit weekend breaks, longer stays and trips with friends or family.
Separate living and sleeping areas give everyone more room. One person can rest while others watch television, eat or plan the following day.
The washing facilities also mean you can pack less for longer visits. This can be helpful when your trip includes shopping, events and several nights out.
Arrive and Explore with Ease
PREMIER SUITES Birmingham is around a five minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station, Moor Street Station and Birmingham Coach Station.
This makes the apartments accessible for guests arriving from other parts of the United Kingdom. You can leave your luggage, settle in and begin exploring without spending much of the day travelling across Birmingham.
The central location also means many shops, restaurants and nightlife areas can be reached on foot. You can use public transport for venues outside the centre while keeping your main city plans close to your accommodation.
Book Your Birmingham Stay
When deciding where to stay in Birmingham, look for accommodation that places shopping, nightlife, transport and restaurants within reach.
PREMIER SUITES Birmingham gives you a central base with more space than a standard hotel room. You can shop at Bullring, attend concerts and sporting events, explore Birmingham’s nightlife and return to your own apartment.
Book your stay directly with PREMIER SUITES Birmingham and make the most of your next shopping trip, event weekend or city break.
