Visit Monkswood
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.
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.
Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Leeds: Emmerdale Village Set Guided Tour
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York
Top hotels in Monkswood
The Milner York
Brilliant staff as always. Especially Molly and Laura on the desk, they assisted us throughout our stay as was the first visit here since my wife became ill.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Quick check in lovelly clean warm room good sound proofing between rooms clean and tidy and well presented
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Malmaison York
Great room, very comfortable bed Excellent breakfast and great rooftop bar Parking is a real issue at the hotel and in the city in general. The recommended NCP carpark had a huge queue - I would advise against bringing a car
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Buffet breakfast was just alright. Sausages were naff and bacon not great. But unlimited coffee, cappuccino machine with decaf option. Clean bedroom, great shower and decent armitage shanks
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Moxy York
Lovely hotel close to centre, great staff!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Marco on reception was fantastic, efficient, friendly and very helpful. Room clean and tidy and comfortable. Thank you.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monkswood
Oakwood
If you're spending some time in Oakwood, Roundhay Park and Leeds Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Harehills
While Harehills isn't home to many top sights, Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chapel Allerton
Though Chapel Allerton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Roundhay Park and Thackray Museum of Medicine.
Chapeltown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chapeltown and surrounding area, you can visit Thackray Museum of Medicine and First Direct Arena.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
