Holbeck Urban Village Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Holbeck Urban Village
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds
Our pick of the best Holbeck Urban Village Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Great hotel but breakfast was very poor. No black pudding, no fried or poached eggs, polates were cold so food was cold before it could be consumed. Otherwise very good hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre
Spot on
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Great stay! Great room, superb staff fab x
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Lovely room, huge beds and really comfortable
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Modern hotel. Uptodate room. Reasonable size room. All good
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Queens Hotel
Everything about the Queens is excellent . Have stayed here numerous times and will continue to do so . Great staff , rooms and all round facilities
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holbeck Urban Village
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.
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.
Hunslet
Though Hunslet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Armouries and Corn Exchange.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like The Light and Leeds Grand Theatre.
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.
Holbeck
Holbeck is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Canal Wharf, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
