Harehills Travel Guide
Leeds
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Popular places to visit
St James's University Hospital
If St James's University Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Leeds.
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.
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.
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 Harehills
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Queens Hotel
The room was clean and cosy, reception staff were great, absolutely no complaints. Wasn't clear how to get in when I rocked up wasted at 4am but a kind security guy spotted me and let me in. No complaints at all. Definitely appreciated being already at the train station when I checked out. Would ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Great staff. Very warm welcoming environment +++
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
Lovely hotel, great sized rooms and attentive staff.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Lovely friendly polite staff in reception and Rosie had our room made up and ready.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
Excellent staff Near shopping centre Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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 Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
