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 General Infirmary
If Leeds General Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Leeds.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
Our pick of the best Arena Quarter Hotel Deals
Leeds Marriott Hotel
We stayed for one night and had a pleasant experience. The staff at check-in were warm and welcoming, making the arrival smooth and easy. The room was fairly spacious for four people and comfortably suited our needs for a short, one-night stay.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Room very clean Appreciated ability to make hot drink inthe bedroom. Breakfast Buffet extensive.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
easyHotel Leeds
Very clean. Great location and price will stay again
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
Perfect location but rooms are so tired
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Malmaison Leeds
Smooth check-in, comfortable clean quiet room, but surprisingly lacked tea/coffee making facilities that are found in most hotels these days.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Dakota Leeds
Lovely
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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.
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.
