Hotels Near Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Wednesday 28 October 2026 Utilita Arena BirminghamUpdated Thursday 22 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 5 km of Utilita Arena Birmingham, 24 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace (5 min), Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham (6 min), Novotel Birmingham Centre (7 min). Next up at the venue: Korn on Wednesday 28 October 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$66 per night and the median is A$196, -40% against a normal A$327 night. Rates sampled 22 Oct 2026.
Korn play Utilita Arena Birmingham on 28 October 2026, and the arena sits right in the heart of the city centre, so staying close is easy. There are 24 hotels within easy reach, and every single one of them is walkable, with the nearest just 0.31 kilometres from the doors. Most cluster in the Birmingham area itself, a mix of three to five star hotels well used to handling concert crowds, while a smaller pocket called Birmingham Area offers a few more three and four star choices a short distance further out. Walk times here run from five minutes right up to around fourteen, so even the hotels at the edge of this list are no real hike. Fans heading in for Korn, or for the later shows by Mariah Carey, Teddy Swims, Rod Stewart and Andrea Bocelli, will find the same short walk back after the show. Rooms close to the arena do fill up quickly on event nights, so it pays to sort your stay well before the date.
When to book
Book early for Korn on 28 October 2026, especially if you want one of the closest hotels. All 24 hotels listed here are walkable, but rooms a few minutes from the arena go first. The same demand applies around Mariah Carey on 27 November 2026 and the three 2027 concerts, so plan ahead for any of these dates.
Best areas to stay near Utilita Arena Birmingham
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Birmingham
21 hotels · 0.3–1.1 km · 21 walkable
The main cluster for this event, 21 hotels sitting between 0.31 and 1.12 kilometres from the arena, all of them walkable. Stars run three to five, so there is a choice for a quick overnight before Korn or a longer stay built around several of the later concerts. Suits anyone wanting the shortest walk back after the show.
- Event night
- A$194
- Normal night
- A$328
3–5 star hotels listed
Birmingham Area
3 hotels · 0.7–0.9 km · 3 walkable
A smaller group of three hotels, between 0.65 and 0.94 kilometres from the arena and still fully walkable. Stars run three to four, suiting travellers happy to walk a touch further for a quieter base just away from the busiest streets right by the venue.
- Event night
- A$204
- Normal night
- A$312
3–4 star hotels listed
Hotels near Utilita Arena Birmingham, by distance
Event window 27 Oct 2026 → 29 Oct 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times assume 4.8 km/h with a 30% detour allowance.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace The closest hotel to the arena, just 0.31 kilometres away, a five minute walk, 4-star comfort. 9.0/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Birmingham | 5 min walk 0.3 km | 4 | A$217 | A$345 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham A 4-star stay 0.34 kilometres from the arena, about six minutes on foot. 9.5/10 guest score · 7 reviews | Birmingham | 6 min walk 0.3 km | 4 | A$175 | A$461 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Novotel Birmingham Centre 4-star hotel 0.37 kilometres away, roughly a seven minute walk to the show. 8.1/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Birmingham | 7 min walk 0.4 km | 4 | A$172 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hyatt Regency Birmingham 4-star comfort 0.42 kilometres from the arena, around a seven minute walk. | Birmingham | 7 min walk 0.4 km | 4 | A$238 | A$1,209 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Premier Inn Birmingham Cc Broad Street 3-star budget pick 0.43 kilometres out, about seven minutes on foot to Korn. | Birmingham | 7 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$209 | A$327 | See rates | View rates |
 Travelodge Birmingham Central 3-star simplicity 0.5 kilometres from the arena, roughly a nine minute walk. 8.0/10 guest score · 6 reviews | Birmingham | 9 min walk 0.5 km | 3 | A$120 | A$237 | See rates | View rates |
 Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street 3-star hotel 0.5 kilometres away, about nine minutes walking to the doors. 9.0/10 guest score · 16 reviews | Birmingham | 9 min walk 0.5 km | 3 | A$157 | A$329 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Travelodge Birmingham Central Newhall Street 3-star option 0.54 kilometres out, around a nine minute walk to the arena. | Birmingham | 9 min walk 0.5 km | 3 | A$136 | A$198 | See rates | View rates |
 Premier Inn Birmingham Cc Bridge Street 3-star stay 0.56 kilometres from the arena, about a ten minute walk. | Birmingham | 10 min walk 0.6 km | 3 | A$200 | A$378 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 ibis Styles Birmingham Centre 3-star hotel 0.62 kilometres away, roughly ten minutes on foot to the show. | Birmingham | 10 min walk 0.6 km | 3 | A$194 | A$345 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Staycity Aparthotels Birmingham City Centre 4-star apart-hotel in Birmingham Area, 0.65 kilometres out, an eleven minute walk. 8.3/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Birmingham Area | 11 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$196 | A$196 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Frederick Street Townhouse 3-star townhouse in Birmingham Area, 0.72 kilometres from the arena, twelve minutes walking. | Birmingham Area | 12 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$204 | A$312 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Park Regis Birmingham 4-star hotel 0.77 kilometres from the arena, about thirteen minutes on foot. | Birmingham | 13 min walk 0.8 km | 4 | A$207 | A$300 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Malmaison Birmingham Hotel 4-star stay 0.83 kilometres out, roughly fourteen minutes walking to Korn. | Birmingham | 14 min walk 0.8 km | 4 | A$189 | A$421 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 AC Birmingham 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Birmingham | 14 min walk 0.8 km | 3 | A$254 | A$474 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Birmingham | 15 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$256 | A$326 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Birmingham Area | 16 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$225 | A$334 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Malacuna Birmingham 7.6/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Birmingham | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 3 | A$66 | A$76 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Premier Inn Birmingham City - Waterloo St 7.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Birmingham | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 3 | A$181 | A$250 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Birmingham | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 3 | A$156 | A$221 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Birmingham | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$262 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Birmingham | 18 min walk 1.1 km | 5 | A$384 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Macdonald Burlington Hotel 8.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Birmingham | 18 min walk 1.1 km | 4 | A$239 | A$410 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Birmingham | 19 min walk 1.1 km | 3 | A$150 | A$282 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Utilita Arena Birmingham and the listed hotels
Getting to Utilita Arena Birmingham
The arena is a short walk from Birmingham New Street, Moor Street, Snow Hill and Five Ways stations, with New Street around fifteen to twenty minutes on foot. Brindley Place and Library are the nearest tram stops, with trams running every six to eight minutes by day and about every fifteen minutes from early evening until around a quarter to one. The 126 bus stops nearby. On site, North, South and West car parks are run by APCOA, though the venue sits inside Birmingham's Clean Air Zone, so check your vehicle first. A taxi rank sits on King Edwards Road, and pre-booking for after the show is recommended. Birmingham Airport connects via the free Air-Rail Link to New Street, while coach travellers at Digbeth face around a thirty minute walk.
Nearest train stations
The arena is a short walk from Birmingham New Street, Moor Street, Snow Hill and Five Ways train stations, with New Street taking roughly fifteen to twenty minutes on foot. Taxis are also readily available at each of these stations.
Metro tram stops and frequency
Brindley Place and Library are the nearest Midland Metro tram stops to the arena, a short walk away. On weekdays trams run every six to eight minutes during the day and about every fifteen minutes from seven in the evening until around a quarter to one in the morning.
Source: www.tfwm.org.uk, birmingham-now.co.uk
Bus service to the arena
There is a bus stop close to the arena served by the 126 service, and the city centre location means many other bus stops are also within easy walking distance.
On-site car parks
The venue has its own North, South and West car parks operated by APCOA, with the West car park reserved for pre-booked and premium or hospitality customers only. Pre-booking a space in advance is recommended since spaces can sell out for popular events.
Clean Air Zone applies to the venue
The arena and its associated car parks sit inside Birmingham's Clean Air Zone, so drivers of non compliant vehicles are charged a daily fee for entering. Visitors arriving by car are advised to check their vehicle's compliance before travelling.
Taxi and rideshare drop-off
Taxis are encouraged to use the designated pick-up and drop-off points at the arena, with a taxi rank on King Edwards Road opposite the main entrance that is managed during events. It is advisable to pre-book a taxi for collection after the show given high demand on exit.
Source: www.utilitaarenabham.co.uk, www.icsprivatehire.co.uk
Birmingham Airport connection
Birmingham Airport sits beside Birmingham International railway station, linked by the free automated Air-Rail Link people mover, with direct trains then running on to Birmingham New Street. Taxis are also available at the airport for the journey into the city.
Coach travellers walking route
Spectators arriving by coach at Digbeth Coach Station face around a thirty minute walk to the arena, so a short taxi ride is recommended instead.
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 5 km that returned a rate for 27 Oct 2026 → 29 Oct 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$66 per night. Sampled 22 Oct 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Utilita Arena Birmingham
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Utilita Arena Birmingham?
24 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace (5 min, 0.3 km), Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham (6 min, 0.3 km), Novotel Birmingham Centre (7 min, 0.4 km).
How much do hotels near Utilita Arena Birmingham cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 5 km, the median rate for 27 Oct 2026 is A$196 per night for two adults, compared with A$327 on a normal night (-40%). The lowest listed rate is A$66 at Malacuna Birmingham.
When is Korn at Utilita Arena Birmingham?
Korn is scheduled for Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 18:00 local time (Concerts). Tickets start from EUR 267. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (27 Oct 2026 → 29 Oct 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Utilita Arena Birmingham?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 24 listed hotels are walkable, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Birmingham are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Are hotels near Utilita Arena Birmingham more expensive on concert nights?
Yes on this date: the median listed rate is A$196 against A$327 on a normal night, a -40% difference.
Can I book a hotel near Utilita Arena Birmingham with free cancellation?
21 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Birmingham events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.