Arena Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Arena Quarter
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.
Leeds Kirkgate Market
Enjoy Asian cuisine and browse the range of trinkets, food and flowers in one of the largest covered markets in Europe.
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.
Briggate
During your visit to Leeds, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Briggate. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
Leeds: Emmerdale Village Set Guided Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
Our pick of the best Arena Quarter Hotel Deals
Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Spotless room , staff friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Everyone was so courteous and rooms were spotless
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
The hotel is in a perfect location. The reception staff were unpleasant or unavailable and hidden. clients were a hinderence. Bedroom cleaning etc was perfect. Fridge cabinet door didn't fit so the light from the fridge was very noticeable top and bottom at night.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Malmaison Leeds
Lovley hotel very close to train station and shopping centres. Staff polite, helpful, couldn’t fault the twin room slept very well with quality pillows and bedding. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Dakota Leeds
Amazing as always
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Came on train
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
