Leicester City Centre Travel Guide

Leicester

Leicester featuring a park, a cemetery and heritage architecture
Leicester featuring a monument, night scenes and a square or plaza
Leicester Cathedral showing a garden, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
Leicester City Centre
Curve Theatre which includes theatre scenes and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Curve Theatre showing theatre scenes and modern architecture

Curve Theatre

At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.

Curve Theatre
Leicester Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Leicester Cathedral

Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.

Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Town Hall which includes an administrative building, a square or plaza and a fountain

Leicester Town Hall

Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.

Leicester Town Hall
New Walk Museum featuring interior views

New Walk Museum

Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.

New Walk Museum
Leicester which includes a square or plaza, a city and a monument

Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower

This 19th-century monument is a favorite meeting point for locals and a gateway to the city’s shopping districts, historic attractions and vibrant Cultural Quarter.

Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
Leicester showing street scenes and heritage elements

Leicester Guildhall

Discover the stories of infamous local villains, examine medieval artifacts and attend live music events at one of England’s oldest civic buildings.

Leicester Guildhall

Top hotels in Leicester City Centre

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre

3 out of 5
84-90 Charles St, Leicester, England
The price is Rp873.885 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp873.885
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Work
"Excellent & ideal location in city center near train station , primark, various shops & restaurant & shopping mall. You could also take a 30 minute walk to upphingham road for all Halaal Restaurants & Takeaways"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre
The Gresham Aparthotel

The Gresham Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
36 Market St, Leicester, England
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
"All good. Especially the two young ladies at reception(sorry didn’t get their names). Very pleased with everything. Only slight disappointment was the lack of views from the window. Would 100% stay again but ask for room with better view. I live in Leicester and stayed in most of the hotels. This ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

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The Gresham Aparthotel
Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel

Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel

4 out of 5
19-21 St. Nicholas Pl, Leicester, England
The price is Rp1.026.927 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.026.927
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (284 reviews)
"The hotel is in the centre of Leicester, very near the shops, the room is nice even though it's a budget room, got the amenities like tea making and beautiful shower. The hotel is hard to locate, due to there is no frontage, and the one way traffic system, got list a few time, parking is at nearby ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel
voco Leicester by IHG

voco Leicester by IHG

4 out of 5
101 Welford Road, Leicester, England
The price is Rp1.334.822 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp1.334.822
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
"Very near from the university (i went to visit my daughter) and 20 min walk to the city center. New hotel, nice rooms, good breakfast buffet, nice staff."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

voco Leicester by IHG
Doubletree by Hilton Coventry

Doubletree by Hilton Coventry

4 out of 5
Paradise Way, Walsgrave Triangle, Coventry, England
The price is Rp1.102.440 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.102.440
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Good location for my trip"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Coventry
Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island

Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island

4 out of 5
Watling Street, Hinckley, England
The price is Rp1.344.438 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.344.438
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Hinckley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Amazing experience."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island
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Other neighbourhoods around Leicester City Centre

Curve Theatre featuring street scenes and a city

Cultural Quarter

If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Cultural Quarter
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Westcotes

While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Belvoir Castle.

Westcotes
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Latimer

While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Latimer
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Clarendon Park

Though Clarendon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like De Montford Hall and Welford Road Stadium.

Clarendon Park
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Belgrave

While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.

Belgrave
Leicestershire showing street scenes and a city

Glenfield

While there might not be top attractions in Glenfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belvoir Castle and Bradgate Park.

Glenfield

Leicester City Centre Travel Guide