Arena Quarter Travel Guide
Leeds
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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.
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 General Infirmary
If Leeds General Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Leeds.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
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
Top hotels in Arena Quarter
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Room was spacious and clean. Plenty of drinks available. Bathroom was well stocked. We stayed over for a family event and in our rooms by 11:30pm. The only thing letting it down was the proximity to the nightlife and roads, there was an abundance of noise until around 3-4am. Obviously this wouldn’t ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Really clean room, great location, always happy to stay here when we come to Leeds
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Dakota Leeds
Excellent as always!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
Excellent! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Reception staff were extremely friendly and helpful, room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
easyHotel Leeds
Very clean and extremely friendly staff, excellent location. Very basic but great value
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Malmaison Leeds
Great stay
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views are some highlights of Leeds Dock. Make a stop by Royal Armouries or TeamSport Leeds while you're exploring.
