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.

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.

Leeds Kirkgate Market
Enjoy Asian cuisine and browse the range of trinkets, food and flowers in one of the largest covered markets in Europe.

Leeds Town Hall
Check out live music performances, film screenings and exciting festivals hosted by this landmark building and one of the largest town halls in the United Kingdom.
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)

MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Top hotels in Arena Quarter

Leeds Marriott Hotel
"Nonissue with check in and pre information sent before hand too to make it easier Staff very attentive Clean and comfortable room Breakfast was 5 star self service you can also ask for an omelette or different style eggs We also dined at the restaurant Ginos on the evening"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

easyHotel Leeds
"Brilliant service excellent all round"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Dakota Leeds
"Very nice place to stay at, but the person checking me in was not very nice."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
"Q"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Malmaison Leeds
"The usual high standards of Malmaison"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
"Always clean and really convenient for the city centre. I use this ibis a lot for 1-3 mini stays when in leeds. Tea and coffee in the rooms, decent tv and plenty of towels. Walkable to loads of food and coop round the corner. Staff are always pleasant and parking is only £10 a day a 5 min walk away. ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 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.

Lovell Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lovell Park and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and Leeds Grand Theatre.

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.






