Headingley Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Headingley
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.
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.
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.
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
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 Headingley
Hinsley Hall
"Loved this place! For the price to have a clean room, included full breakfast, communal tea/coffee and friendly helpful staff you cannot possibly complain! Beautiful building and convenient location"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
"We arrived before check in but they had our rooms ready for us which was great to leave our things in the room as we were going straight out for a music festival. The only negative was that we had to pay for an extra breakfast and I thought it was included for all three of us staying. But that could ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Queens Hotel
"My single bed room was small but everything worked okay. TV, Hot water kettle, AC, mini fridge. My room was on the back side of the hotel so it was quiet. No street noise or train noise. Very quiet. Coffee, sugar cream and towels were restocked daily. Check in and out was easy. Nice large lobby with ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
"A very comfortable stay. Met all our needs. Shout out to helpful reception staff. Also front desk gentleman managing breakfast. Lovely manner, very responsive and multi tasking as needed to make sure everyone was looked after. Gentleman in charge of making sure breakfast foods were available, worked ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
"Arrived at the hotel where there was plenty of on-site parking - a rare find in Leeds, and reasonably priced at £24 for the two nights. Greeted by receptionist who was warm and welcoming. No fuss check-in and the upgrade we were offered pre-check in was all confirmed. The room, as with everywhere ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Great Victoria Hotel
"Have booked the victoria before , the family room, used to hear good reviews, but they appear to be islamaphobic. They charged me extra £50 deposit which was never the case pre-election. Also, my internet had stopped working nor did they include breakfast. Moreover, they tried taking an £20 deposit ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Headingley
Far Headingley
Far Headingley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Burley
Burley might not have many top sights, but Headingley Stadium and Hollywood Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hyde Park
If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive are top sights worth seeing.
Sandford
While Sandford may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House.
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.
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.
