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.
Leeds Town Hall
Check out live music performances, film screenings and exciting festivals hosted by this landmark building and one of the largest town halls in the United Kingdom.
Activities
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
Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Our pick of the best Arena Quarter Hotel Deals
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Clean and nice staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Everything! Fab price perfect room super breakfast! Such a great place
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Dakota Leeds
Great service and selection of food, would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Staff were very helpful and pleasant. The room was lovely and quiet and the food in the evening was exceptional.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
easyHotel Leeds
Staff friendly and helpful, location good, room spartan but fine.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Malmaison Leeds
Receptionist was very friendly and interested in our stay. Room heating seemed to be an issue. Deluxe room was not as spacious as the previous one we had. Hotel itself is in a perfect location with very reasonable discounted parking close by.Might try another local Hotel next visit.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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.
