Birmingham Central Backpackers

Hostel★ 3.9 (791 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

About

Set in Birmingham, Birmingham Central Backpackers is a hostel. On-site you'll find free Wi-Fi and wheelchair access. It sits close to Gun Barrell Proof House and Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, about 0.5 km from Birmingham Moor Street. The most comfortable time to visit Birmingham is generally July to September.

What guests mention

friendly staff6location5breakfast & food3comfortable rooms3cleanliness2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Free Wi-FiWheelchair access24h reception

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Gun Barrell Proof House0.5 km
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum0.7 km
Back To Backs0.8 km
Forward Gallery0.9 km
West Midlands Police Museum1.0 km
Castle Fine Art1.2 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 199 places to eat🛒 10 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 15 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Birmingham Airport (BHX) — 9.8 km → all hotels near BHX
Nearest station: Birmingham Moor Street — 0.5 km
Nearest beach: library — 29.0 km
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Birmingham Central Backpackers?

From Birmingham Central Backpackers, the nearest station, Birmingham Moor Street, is about 0.5 km away; Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 9.8 km away (straight-line distances).