Leicester City Centre Travel Guide

Leicester

Leicester featuring a park, a cemetery and heritage architecture
Leicester featuring a monument, night scenes and a square or plaza
Leicester Cathedral showing a garden, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
Leicester City Centre
Curve Theatre which includes theatre scenes and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Curve Theatre showing theatre scenes and modern architecture

Curve Theatre

5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Curve Theatre
Leicester Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Leicester Cathedral

4.5/5(82 reviews)

Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.

Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Town Hall which includes an administrative building, a square or plaza and a fountain

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.

Leicester Town Hall
New Walk Museum featuring interior views

New Walk Museum

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.

New Walk Museum
Leicester which includes a square or plaza, a city and a monument

Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower

3/5(2 reviews)

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.

Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
Leicester showing street scenes and heritage elements

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.

Leicester Guildhall

Top hotels in Leicester City Centre

The Gresham Aparthotel

The Gresham Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
36 Market St, Leicester, England
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (347 reviews)
Great location for the Curve Theatre
"Great location for the Curve Theatre. Friendly and helpful staff. The room was very clean with a comfortable bed. Really liked having laminate flooring which felt cleaner than usual carpet. The AC was also very useful and quiet. We found the kitchen could have done with a few more basic items - e.g ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

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The Gresham Aparthotel
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre

3 out of 5
84-90 Charles St, Leicester, England
The price is Rp908.235 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp908.235
Rp1.089.882 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
August stay
"This is the first time I’ve stayed at this hotel in Leicester. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The rooms are modern and the overall vibe of the hotel is spot on."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre
Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel

Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel

4 out of 5
19-21 St. Nicholas Pl, Leicester, England
The price is Rp899.153 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp899.153
Rp1.078.983 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (271 reviews)
Ok
"The hotel doesn’t order breakfast at the hotel but at a coffee place next door Don’t book it at the hotel as you will overpay"

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025

Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel
OYO Sangha House - Short Stays

OYO Sangha House - Short Stays

2 out of 5
37 Newarke St, Leicester, England
Stay at this hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Magazine and Jain Centre are located ...
It was a bed for the night
"It had everything we needed. Bed was comfy. Bedding and towels were clean. There was a shelf unit that was about to collapse and the blinds were knackered and discoloured. The shower was very warm and powerful. Instructions and how to enter the building was emailed to me. But I didn't realise and ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2023

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OYO Sangha House - Short Stays
City Centre Luxury ApartmentSofa BedWIFI

City Centre Luxury ApartmentSofa BedWIFI

3 out of 5
99 Burleys Way, Leicester, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and slippers. Popular attractions Leicester Castle and Temples are located nearby.
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City Centre Luxury ApartmentSofa BedWIFI
voco Leicester by IHG

voco Leicester by IHG

4 out of 5
101 Welford Road, Leicester, England
The price is Rp1.147.864 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.147.864
Rp1.377.393 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (582 reviews)
Happy couple
"Hotel is spotless throughout. Staff friendly and breakfast delicious."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Leicester City Centre

Curve Theatre featuring street scenes and a city

Cultural Quarter

If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Cultural Quarter
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Westcotes

While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Leicester Cathedral.

Westcotes
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Latimer

While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Latimer
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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.

Clarendon Park
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Photo by Tanya Dedyukhina (CC BY)

Belgrave

While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Leicester Abbey.

Belgrave
Leicestershire showing street scenes and a city

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.

Glenfield

Leicester City Centre Travel Guide