Leicester City Centre Travel Guide
Leicester
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Popular places to visit
Curve Theatre
At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
New Walk Museum
Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.
Leicester Town Hall
Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
This 19th-century monument is a favorite meeting point for locals and a gateway to the city’s shopping districts, historic attractions and vibrant Cultural Quarter.
Leicester Guildhall
Discover the stories of infamous local villains, examine medieval artifacts and attend live music events at one of England’s oldest civic buildings.
Top hotels in Leicester City Centre
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre
Everything excellent including breakfast. I will be using this hotel again.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Gresham Aparthotel
Clean room, great breakfast. Interrupted sleep through inconsiderate guests coming in at 3am and then taking a shower in the room above. This is third time i've stayed here and will do again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
The Bell Gate House
No remote for the television. Not really a problem this time as I didn’t want the tv on.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island
Very clean and spacious room , Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Leicester Marriott Hotel
Lovely
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Leicester City Centre
Cultural Quarter
If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Westcotes
While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Belvoir Castle.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Clarendon Park
Though Clarendon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like De Montford Hall and Welford Road Stadium.
Belgrave
While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Abbey Pumping Station.
Glenfield
While there might not be top attractions in Glenfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belvoir Castle and Bradgate Park.
