Holbeck Urban Village Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Holbeck Urban Village
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.
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.
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.
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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York
Top hotels in Holbeck Urban Village
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Lovely room. Excellent staff
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre
Room was very clean and tidy, nice view over the canel would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Perfect couldn't fault it
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Queens Hotel
Clean hotel same as my room nice bar all the staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
Friendly staff and welcoming pub vibe. Spacious room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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.
Hunslet
Though Hunslet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Armouries and Corn Exchange.
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.
