Birmingham Central BackpackersvsEdgbaston
Both properties are recommended by professionals. Overall, Edgbaston scores marginally better than Birmingham Central Backpackers. Edgbaston is ranked #23 in Birmingham with endorsements from 1 reviewers such as Time Out.
Birmingham Central Backpackers
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
58 Coventry Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5NH 
From $17/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Free Parking
 
 "Welcoming hostel with self-catering facilities, a large sociable lounge, a small garden and a café and bar... A short walk from Digbeth bus station." 
 "Despite the railway-bridge-right-next-door setting in down-at-heel Digbeth, Birmingham's purple and turquoise backpacker hostel is handy for the bus station." Full review
Edgbaston
 Time Out
182A Bristol Road, Birmingham B5 7XG, England
From $81/night
- Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 - Street parking
 
 "A highly regarded boutique hotel just out of town, the Edgbaston offers impressive contemporary comfort with the personal touch." Full review