Gay Birmingham · Hotels

One of Birmingham’s newer boutique hotels, the Indigo is located on the top floors of The Cube, a landmark contemporary building in the very centre of the city, just a short distance from the Gay Village.

The Indigo features designer guest rooms with great city views, super comfy beds and the latest high-tech facilities such as free WiFi, a media hub and flat screen satellite TV. The onsite Steakhouse restaurant, bar and rooftop terrace have been designed by UK celebrity chef Marco Pierre White.

Guests have full access to a state-of-the-art gym, pool & spa with thermal rooms, sauna, a mud room and even a champagne nail bar, to fully satisfy even your highest-maintenance travelling companion.

Hidden inside a refurbished Victorian factory in the city’s jewellery quarter, Selina Birmingham is bursting with character and the collection’s distinctive local charm. With accommodation ranging from shared rooms to private lofts, this is a hotel that has it all. What’s more with a wellness space and cafe, it’s the ideal spot for a weekend getaway in one of Britain’s most up-and-coming cities. Each room type has been bespokely decorated with an eclectic mix of antique treasures and sleek modern touches.

Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of the jewellery quarter, Selina Birmingham is at the heart of what is the city’s most bohemian neighbourhood. You’ll find countless independent shops, cafes and some of Birmingham’s best gay bars here.

Selina is a continent-spanning collection of hotels and guesthouses that are truly unique. Attracting backpackers, digital nomads and weekend travellers alike, Selina offers beautiful accommodations in stunning locations. Boasting properties in every corner of the globe, each Selina hotel is inspired and immersed in the culture that surrounds it, and with welcoming and knowledgeable staff, a Selina hotel is the ideal place from which to base your next adventure. Custom-built for the modern era, the collection blends wellness, tourism and co-working to provide authentic spaces that suit any traveller's needs and desires.

The closest Holiday Inn in Birmingham (of many!) to the Gay Village. An excellent budget hotel to consider for convenient access to the Birmingham gay nightlife as well as shopping.

The hotel offers well-maintained rooms and general facilities including a decent buffet breakfast.

More dining choices are available at nearby restaurants. New Street Rail Station and the Bull Ring shopping centre are both just a 5-minute walk away.

A great top-end Birmingham hotel, providing the full service and facilities of a luxury hotel in a great central location, within easy reach of the bars and clubs in Gay Village.

Guest rooms are luxurious with great views over the city, and the hotel features a quality restaurant, the Aria, with a great reputation for afternoon tea and Sunday brunch, and a cool bar - the Pravda.

The Hyatt Regency also features a very cool 16-metre indoor pool, sauna, steam room and solarium, a fully equipped and newly refurbished gym as well as a luxury spa.

The Clayton ranks as one of the best boutique hotels in the city, located a bit further away from the Gay Village but still within easy access, and a short walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre and New Street Rail Station.

The guest rooms are finished to a very high standard, with a modern, boutique and luxurious feel. There is a brasserie style restaurant, bar and coffee shop and has a small gym with treadmills and free weights.

This premium hotel brand often makes our recommended lists. The Radisson Blu Birmingham is conveniently located at the edge of the Gay Village and is considered one of the best hotels in its class.

Located in a dazzling blue glass skyscraper on the edge of the Village, you won't have problems finding your way back after a night from the gay bars. Bar Jester and the Birmingham LGBT Centre are located next to the hotel.

Guest rooms are large, well-appointed; many with nice city views. The Radisson also features a spa and gym on the 18th floor and a restaurant and bar onsite.

Stylish, well-designed serviced apartments in the heart of Birmingham, on the top floors of the famous Rotunda building, just a short distance from the Gay Village and steps from the main shopping arcade.

The apartments come in various sizes, each with floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies with city views. Each unit features a designer kitchen, large living area, comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, espresso machine to iPod dock and Apple computers.

There is an in-house pre-order menu to choose from. The friendly and knowledgeable staff can recommend and secure bookings at the best restaurants. Guests have access to a nearby gym.

The Copthorne Birmingham is in a great city centre hotel overlooking Centenary Square, close to shopping areas, major cultural attractions and the International Convention Centre (ICC), whilst not too far from the Gay Village.

Guest rooms feature satellite TV and movies on demand. The hotel has a stylish Asian-inspired restaurant, a bar and a gym.

The well-rated Hampton by Hilton offers great-value accommodation in central location on Broad Street, just a 5-minute walk from Birmingham city centre.

It features contemporary-styled rooms, onsite dining, free WiFi and a small gym.  Rooms have flat screen TV, walk-in showers, tea & coffee making facilities. Internet PC stations are available.

Light meals and snacks can be enjoyed 24 hours a day, and breakfast is complimentary for all bookings.

The newly refurbished Jurys Inn Birmingham enjoys a good city centre location on Broad Street, close to Brindleyplace and the National Sea Life Centre; and though a bit further away from the Gay Village, it is still within easy access. 

The hotel is functional, with a buffet style breakfast, together with a restaurant and Costa Coffee bar. No gym here. WiFi is available but charges apply.

The main shopping area including The Bullring shopping centre and Birmingham New Street Rail Station can be reached within 15 minutes.

These fabulous serviced apartments are located on the edge of the Gay Village, steps away from popular gay bars like The Loft Lounge, Missing Bar, Equator, etc.

StayCity Arcadian Centre offers a lot more space and facilities than a standard hotel at a great price.

Each apartment has a full kitchen with washing machine, fridge and microwave, living area with TV and DVD, leather sofa bed and a balcony. The bedrooms are spacious and have modern bathrooms.

The apartments can accommodate up to five people - so great for sharing. There is a 24-hour reception, car parking and free WiFi .

Designer budget hotel with unique 'cabin style' rooms. Each room has modern, high-spec components that effectively fit in a small 'pod', so it's best to travel light if you plan to stay here.

In place of a window, there is a 42" plasma-screen TV with live views of Birmingham! The rooms also feature free WiFi, air conditioning, tea/coffee maker and private bathroom with power shower.

Location-wise, Nitenite is a 10-minute walk from Birmingham New Street Railway Station and 15 minutes from the Bullring Shopping Centre. The bars and clubs in Gay Village and a range of shops and restaurants are within easy reach.

The ibis Birmingham Centre is one of the closest budget hotels to the Gay Village. The Wellington gay bar, Unit 2 gay sauna and Boltz gay cruise club are all within walking distance.

Each modern, modern guest room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, TV and work desk. The ibis offers free WiFi, a 24-hour reception and a café serving hot & cold beverages, snacks and light meals.

The ibis' great location and value for money make it a popular choice on Travel Gay.