Steander Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Cultural Quarter
Enjoy an outing to Cultural Quarter during your stay in Leeds. Visit the shops and lively bars in this romantic area.
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.
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.
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.
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: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
Our pick of the best Steander Hotel Deals
ibis budget Leeds Centre Royal Armouries Museum
We were given an ‘accessible’ double room with a bunk over the top. When we entered the room there was a powerful smell of sick and cleaning fluid but the room was in no way clean. We wanted budget and got what we paid for - but won’t be coming back.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Nice and quiet quiet close to shops
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Queens Hotel
Polite staff, lovely comfortable and clean room. Great location close to station, shops and bars restaurants. A very grand hotel which made the stay extra special.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
I enjoyed my stay and found it very relaxing. The only recommendation is to paste a description in the lift to help guests find their way around
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
All great apart from the water pressure in the shower which was extremely poor
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
Lovely hotel, lovely staff, lovelyer breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Steander
Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill might not have many top sights, but Royal Armouries and West Yorkshire Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre 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.
