Arena Quarter Travel Guide
Leeds





Visit Arena Quarter
Popular places to visit

First Direct Arena
Its honeycombed exterior glowing like a beacon at night, Leeds’ modern music venue draws crowds nightly to its shows featuring local and international stars.

O2 Academy Leeds
If music is your religion, this impressive entertainment venue may become your place of worship; its Gothic façade even looks like a church.

Leeds Grand Theatre
The Gothic features of this tiered theater make a glorious setting for the diverse array of plays, music gigs and stand-up acts that are performed on its stage.

Millennium Square
Established to commemorate the new millennium, this busy city square is a cultural hub where you can check out open-air concerts and markets in downtown Leeds.

Leeds Kirkgate Market
Enjoy Asian cuisine and browse the range of trinkets, food and flowers in one of the largest covered markets in Europe.

Leeds Town Hall
Check out live music performances, film screenings and exciting festivals hosted by this landmark building and one of the largest town halls in the United Kingdom.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York

Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Top hotels in Arena Quarter

Leeds Marriott Hotel
The breakfast was ok and not very hot
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Dakota Leeds
Great hotel
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

easyHotel Leeds
Clean and comfortable, good value. Nowhere to store clothes though.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
What a gem! Location is perfect for a Leeds getaway, room was amazing and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Breakfast options were great, LOVED the Morning Mary station. We'll definitely be back!!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
The rooms are excellent.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Amazing hotel bed was most comfortable I’ve had in a hotel in a long time very clean and the restaurant breakfast was great with the little mediterranean twist would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Arena Quarter

Leeds City Center
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Leeds City Center. Make a stop by Trinity Leeds Mall or Briggate while you're exploring the area.

Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.

Steander
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Steander and surrounding area, you can visit West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries.

Woodhouse
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds.

Little London
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Little London and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds.

Holbeck Urban Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holbeck Urban Village and surrounding area, you can visit Canal Wharf and Leeds City Square.

