Places to stay

Paragon Hotel
Overhauled by Dhillon Hotels, this impressive gothic red brick building has also retained its old fashioned B&B charm with under cover parking.
45 Alcester Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0PJ
www.dhillonhotels.co.uk

Birmingham Central Backpackers
Pleasant former pub made homely hostel with brightly painted walls. They have a cinema room and some bedrooms are equipped with pods.
The Eastside Tavern, 58 Coventry Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 5NH‎ www.birminghamcentralbackpackers.com

Staying Cool Apartments
Occupying the top three floors of the iconic Birmingham Rotunda this is the most stylish way to survey Eastside. Swishly designed rooms range from mini to luxurious penthouse apartments.
The Rotunda, 150 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4PA.
www.stayingcool.com