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
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York Jorvik Viking History Walking Tour Adventure
Our pick of the best Arena Quarter Hotel Deals
Leeds Marriott Hotel
"Lovely setting. Very pleasant staff. Would recommend in the future."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Dakota Leeds
"Nice room, elegant decor, perfect location"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
"Premium room comfortable and spacious, staff on reception and breakfast, excellent, definitely recommend"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Malmaison Leeds
"Great place to stay, near to Leeds city centre, lots of good shopping. Staff very helpful. Would stay there again."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
easyHotel Leeds
"Brilliant service excellent all round"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
"Lovely clean and inviting hotel. Reception staff were great. Friendly, knowledgeable, courteous and kind. Room was a cosy single with everything I needed. Great shower, nice toiletries, heavenly air conditioning, decent size tv with good selection of channels. Plenty of tea and coffee in room plus ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 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
While visiting Steander, you might make a stop by sights like Cultural Quarter and Quarry House Leisure Centre.
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.
