Steander Travel Guide
Leeds
Popular places to visit
Cultural Quarter
Enjoy an outing to Cultural Quarter during your stay in Leeds. Visit the shops and lively bars in this romantic area.
University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.
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.
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.
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 lively bars.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
LIVERPOOL: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip 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 Steander
ibis budget Leeds Centre Royal Armouries Museum
Great service and cleanliness, especially for the price
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Queens Hotel
Breakfast room quite small for size of hotel. Queues at key times. Cooked breakfast buffet in another room and separated by stairs, not so good when carrying a hot plate. Having said that, the offering was very good and piping hot.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Lovely clean room, very spacious. Used the self check in system which worked so well, no complaints overall.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Great Victoria Hotel
I didn't opt for breakfast but will next time, unfortunately my car got broken into when I parked overnight in the disability parking bay with my disability Blue badge. It was a shock to to see the damage in the morning and the police were quickly in attendance and per CCTV cameras recording everything ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable large bed. We would have preferred a walk in shower rather than over the bath but was fine for two nights. Parking wasn’t easy very busy and restricted bays. Staff very helpful. Very good breakfast. Bar food good.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Only stayed one night unfortunately but will definitely return. Staffs are very helpful and friendly; great breakfast; bedroom lovely and enjoyed the bar. We would have eaten at the restaurant but only one vegan option on the menu so are elsewhere and the gym is good as long as there are few people ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Steander
Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill might not have many top sights, but Royal Armouries and West Yorkshire Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
Burmantofts
When in Burmantofts, you can plan a visit to Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
