Hyde Park Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Hyde Park
Popular places to visit
University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.
Hyde Park Picture House
Watch an indie film at this historic and much-loved arthouse cinema, which has been a fixture in Leeds since 1914.
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.
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.
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.
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
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York
Top hotels in Hyde Park
Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Queens Hotel
We didn’t get to use any of the amenities or restaurant, hence we couldn’t give top marks, but thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the staff we met were very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Romm okay not quite Deluxe Queen, pillows snall feather, house maid was lovely and got me a large pillow, bed rock hard. Replaced mini bar that wasnt working. Quite dated.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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
Friendly staff welcomed us, upgraded the room and let us check in super early so we could head out for the day without bags. Lovely spacious room, clean and great amenities too. Fab location for Leeds city centre and the train station. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Crown Hotel Harrogate
yes the room was first class all the staff were courteous and freindly good breafast with plenty to choose from
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hyde Park
Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Hyde Park Picture House and Headingley Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
New Wortley
While there might not be top attractions in New Wortley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Canal Wharf and Grosvenor Westgate Casino.
Headingley
When in Headingley, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre 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.
