Arena Quarter Travel Guide
Leeds
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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.

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 General Infirmary
If Leeds General Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of 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.
Top hotels in Arena Quarter

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Very clean and well equipped. All the staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. The restaurant was excellent..
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Malmaison Leeds
Great hotel, lacked a little TLC in the suite we were allocated.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Dakota Leeds
Staff good, breakfast good, bar good, room disappointing
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

easyHotel Leeds
COULD NOT FIND THE PLACE AND HAD TO PAY STAY ELESWHERE
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
Staff was so welcoming and kind when arriving during checkin. Delicious breakfast too.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Hotels proximity to the city centre and the First Direct Arena was brilliant. Rooms were as you would expect, bathroom was compact. Beds were very comfortable we both sleep really well.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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.

Woodhouse
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds.

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.





