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.
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.
Leeds Town Hall
Check out live music performances, film screenings and exciting festivals hosted by this landmark building and one of the largest town halls in the United Kingdom.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
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
Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Staff is very friendly. Location is good. Hotel is very clean.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The hotel was in a great location with a car park nearby. Staff were friendly and the hotel was quiet and clean.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
Well appointed room -very quiet and comfortable bed with a good work desk
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Malmaison Leeds
Stayed for one night in October 2025 for a family trip. The staff were all friendly and helpful throughout our stay, they are a real asset to the hotel and made a positive impression. The room was a good size, even with a fold-up bed for a child, though it was a bit cold initially due to the older ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Dakota Leeds
Staff exceptional ,, customer service of highest quality .
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Ideal location and good parking. The room was clean and modern.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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.
