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.
Leeds General Infirmary
If Leeds General Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of 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.
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
Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP
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
Top hotels in Arena Quarter
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Nice location and ambiance.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Malmaison Leeds
Good standard, clean, aircon ineffective
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
easyHotel Leeds
Perfect city centre location, rooms pretty small but good enough for a night. Disappointed with 1 towel between 2 people. Also no glasses for water, only offered a £7 reusable bottle to buy. Otherwise not too bad
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
Superb
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Dakota Leeds
Very good
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Large clean room. Discounted parking a bonus. In the middle of everything.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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
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.
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.
