Holbeck Urban Village Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Holbeck Urban Village
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.
University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.
Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Harewood. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Roundhay Park
One of the largest city parks in Europe has a huge expanse of parkland, woods, lakes, gardens and lush tropical glasshouses to explore and enjoy.
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
York Forbidden Chronicles - Tales for the dark souls.
Top hotels in Holbeck Urban Village
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Had a good time very beautiful room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre
Our room on the 9th floor was clean and spacious but the bathroom was a let down due to its small size in the shower.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Queens Hotel
Fabulous room, facilities, view and service! Perfect for visiting by train we will be back!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Very average. Had a room with a joining door and we could clearly hear the next room. Rooms are small especially the bathroom. Breakfast, again average. Beds are very hard, which suits some, pillows poor quality.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Spotless room,nothing eas to much trouble for the staff,they were lovely.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
The receptionist was very helpful. The bedroom was clean and it had every thing you needed in it. The breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holbeck Urban Village
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.
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.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
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.
Holbeck
Holbeck is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Canal Wharf, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
