St. Andrews Ground

Stadium Information

Team: Birmingham City
Stadium: St. Andrews Ground
Address: St. Andrews Ground, St Andrews Road, Birmingham B9 4NH, Tel: 0121 772 0101
Capacity: 30,009

Directions
St. Andrews Ground is located about two miles southeast of Birmingham city center. The nearest train station is Bordesley, which is about a ten minute walk away from the ground, but is only served by trains from Birmingham Snow Hill and the service is not very frequent on Saturdays. If you arrive at New Street Station in the city centre, either walk to Snow Hill (ten minutes) take a taxi (about £5) or embark on the 20 minute walk to the ground. Otherwise you can take the following buses from the city center: No’s 96, 97, 58 & 60. The 97 & 98 can be found in Carrs Lane in the city center. More travel information to Birmingham City games.

Hotels near St. Andrews Ground
Birmingham has hotels that fit any budget. In general, the center of the city is the most desirable place to stay. With good transport (especially bus) to St. Andrews Ground, you can pretty much stay anywhere in the city and make your way to the stadium without much difficulty. Here are a few hotels in Birmingham that offer clean rooms at affordable prices.

• Apollo Hotel, 243-247 Hagley Road – There is little fancy about the Apollo, but it is an excellent place to rest your head at night. The hotel is conveniently located near the center of Birmingham. Rooms start at £35 per night.
• Days Hotel Birmingham, Golden Hillock Road – A basic hotel that is clean and close to the center of city. Rooms start at £40 per night.
• Awentsbury Hotel 21 Serpentine Road,selly Park - Located near Birmingham University, the Awentsbury is a charming Victorian house that is near both city center and St. Andrews Ground.

Hostels near St. Andrews Ground
Birmingham is not exactly a destination for backpackers so unfortunately the hostel options in the city are few and far between. There is a backpacker hostel, listed below, but it is not much cheaper than the cheapest hotels. If you are looking to swap stories with other travelers or simply prefer hostels, it is the only show in town at the moment. Otherwise you are better off at a budget hotel.

• Birmingham Central Backpackers, 58 Milk Street, Digbeth, England – Ideally located, this is the primary option for most people looking to stay in the center of the city on a budget. Make sure that you book early. Beds fill up quickly.