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.

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

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

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

Leeds Marriott Hotel
The roomyhh
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Malmaison Leeds
Perfect for a cheap, central and comfortable one night stay. The room was big enough for one person for a night. The bed was comfortable, and black out curtains did the job well. I would stay again for a business trip. My only negative was arriving and asking for dinner at 20.10 to be told they only ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Dakota Leeds
Wry good
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
The room we had overlooked the light, and you could hear people “trying” to play the piano in the middle of the mall and at 8:30am Sunday morning the malls music started. The shower head would not stay up and it preferred to shower the wall. Not the best experience
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Lovely clean room. Comfy bed. Reception staff helpful. Breakfast was awful - no food had to ask for them to replenish. Juices tasted of watery cordial - certainly not fresh. When food eventually arrived it was cold. Very disappointed given the reviews we had read.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

easyHotel Leeds
amazing for the price!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 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.

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.

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.






