Holbeck Urban Village Travel Guide
Leeds
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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 Holbeck Urban Village

Clayton Hotel Leeds
Had a good time very beautiful room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre
Service and location
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Queens Hotel
Helpful staff - beautiful bar
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Leeds Marriott Hotel
We always choose the Marriott, it’s perfect location, very comfortable and nothing is too much trouble
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
I enjoyed my stay and found it very relaxing. The only recommendation is to paste a description in the lift to help guests find their way around
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Novotel Leeds Centre
Ok
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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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.

Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.

Steander
While visiting Steander, you might make a stop by sights like Cultural Quarter and Quarry House Leisure Centre.

Holbeck
Holbeck is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Canal Wharf, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.






