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.

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.

Briggate
During your visit to Leeds, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Briggate. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP

CHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

North Yorkshire Road Trip Guidebook-York Whitby & Yorkshire Coast
Top hotels in Arena Quarter

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Clean room, lovely view & patient staff. Great location too.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Malmaison Leeds
Comfortable and convenient. The night manager, Molly was awesome. Great stay, great price, great location. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Dakota Leeds
Great location in city centre and near train station. Lovely room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
Lovely hotel in a great location - easy walking distance to shops and restaurants . Room was spacious and clean and staff were friendly and efficient .
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

easyHotel Leeds
The room was very hot but the air con helped.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Great breakfast, lovely room and ideal location! Definitely recommend
Reviewed on 10 May 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.

Lovell Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lovell Park and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and Leeds Grand Theatre.

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

Steander
While visiting Steander, you might make a stop by sights like Cultural Quarter and Quarry House Leisure Centre.

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.






