A bustling multicultural metropolisBirmingham offers a diverse range of activities to do and places to visit with top museums, great shopping and a city centre which is often overlooked. Start with the fascinating Jewellery Quarter which dates back more than 250 years and is still home to about 400 businesses – see a glimpse of the past, learn more at the museum and then maybe treat yourself to a bespoke piece? The Good Hotel Guide offers luxury stays right in the centre or conveniently on the outskirts. All our hotels are independently recommended. While in Birmingham, have some fun at the National Sea Life centre with everything from seahorses to sharks on display. Maybe take a trip to Cadbury World to find out about the history of chocolate – and to eat some too. Catch a cricket match at Edgbaston or take in some art at the Barber Institute. Round off your trip with a curry house visit for a Balti – which originates in Birmingham. See our best hotels in Birmingham