Kirkstall Travel Guide
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Visit Kirkstall
Popular places to visit

Kirkstall Abbey
Wander the grounds of a beautifully preserved medieval abbey set on the grassy banks of the River Aire and uncover the history within the complex’s grand ruins.

University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.

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.

Royal Armouries
Discover the world of weaponry at this purpose-built museum, which contains the national collection of arms and armor from throughout the ages.

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.

Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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

Leeds: Emmerdale Village Set Guided Tour
Top hotels in Kirkstall

Clayton Hotel Leeds
Spacious clean room, great service. Its a little bit of a walk from the centre about 10 mins but the benefit is that its quiet.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Lovely hotel, friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Marco on reception was fantastic, efficient, friendly and very helpful. Room clean and tidy and comfortable. Thank you.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

The Queens Hotel
Love it here. Our go to place in Leeds. Love all the art deco details. Super helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Discovery Inn Hotel
Room clean, receptionist very friendly, location brilliant
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Buffet breakfast was just alright. Sausages were naff and bacon not great. But unlimited coffee, cappuccino machine with decaf option. Clean bedroom, great shower and decent armitage shanks
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kirkstall

Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Hollywood Bowl and Headingley Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Headingley
When in Headingley, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hyde Park
If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like The Light and Leeds Grand Theatre.

