Harehills Travel Guide
Leeds





Visit Harehills
Popular places to visit

Thackray Museum of Medicine
Learn all about the history of healthcare and the advances that have shaped the way the world cares for its population through imaginative and creative exhibits.

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.

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.
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

Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds
Top hotels in Harehills

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

The Queens Hotel
The staff went above and beyond! Room was clean and beautiful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Clayton Hotel Leeds
Fabulous room, spotlessly clean. Great bar with good food and drink choices. Reception staff were helpful and very informative. Will stay again
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Lovely room, huge beds and really comfortable
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Great location and great property. Half hour walk into York with easy parking. Room was spacious and clean and with a very nice bathroom. Indoor pool and jacuzzi and sauna were clean and easy to use. Definitely recommend
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Harehills

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.

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

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.

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.

Oakwood
If you're spending some time in Oakwood, Roundhay Park and Leeds Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

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

