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
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Arena Quarter
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Lovely room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Good location, staff were warm and friendly. Rooms were clean(ish) a lot of dust on top of the mirror in bathroom.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Malmaison Leeds
Found a spliff in my room so not very well cleaned. Bathroom sink took an age to drain. Very dark room even with all lights on. No car park even though I selected only hotels with car parks
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Dakota Leeds
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
easyHotel Leeds
Great location right in the City Center. I only stayed one night as a solo traveller. Check in person and check out person were very friendly and helpful. The room was very small but fine for me. Everything was compact but functional. If you are claustrophobic then you might want check with them ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
Very clean room overlooking the city at the front of the property, lovely breakfast, great service from all the staff that I spoke with and it was a perfect location for my work trip. So much so that I am back in Leeds again tomorrow until Thursday for work again, I could have stayed in any other ...
Reviewed on 9 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.
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.
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.
