In more recent years there has been a move away from the usual seaside vacation in favour of something a little bit more unusual, such as a city break in an industrial town. During this time of economic downturn it is important to try to save cash where we can so many tourists are choosing to arrange their own vacations rather than going with a package deal. Visiting a city is often far cheaper than visiting a highly popular resort as it is often possible to find budget hotels not too far from first class five star hotels. Another way to save some cash is to visit a country where your local currency is stronger and with this in mind I wish to introduce you to the wonderful city of Birmingham in England, in the United Kingdom. The British pound is still rather weak against such currencies as the Euro and the Dollar so it makes it viable, now more than ever, to take a vacation in the UK and Birmingham is one of the most fascinating cities in England.

The city of Birmingham has a superb collection of things to do and places to visit including a few interesting museums and art galleries, for example the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Barber Institute of Fine Arts and the new museum called Thinktank in the Eastside. The city also possesses a large number of square miles of parkland and woodland, Sutton Park being the largest with 2,400 acres making it the very largest urban nature reserve in the whole of Europe.

Where To Stay In Birmingham

The Macdonald Burlington Hotel

The Burlington Hotel is found within a two minute walk of New Street station and it is right by a 2,000 space car park making it an excellent place to stay right in the heart of the city. This 4 star hotel offers all the modern facilities you would expect along with a most excellent service which is becoming increasingly rare these days.

The Holiday Inn

Offering superbly priced 3 star hotel accommodation in the very centre of the city is the Holiday Inn. Offering a range of rooms from the basic to the executive rooms (which feature air conditioning) this hotel is excellent for business visitors.

Staying Cool at The Rotunda (Apartments)

The studio serviced apartments of Staying Cool at The Rotunda are in an incredible style and will appeal strongly to those who like to stay in boutique hotels. Rather than being expensive Staying Cool at The Rotunda offers four and five star accommodation at a surprisingly low price.

The three hotels discussed above are just three of a multitude of fine establishments to be found across Birmingham. Whether you want to stay in a cheap and cheerful chain hotel, a first class luxury boutique hotel or a simple family run guest house you can be sure to find the perfect place to stay available at surprisingly low prices.