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 Kirkgate Market
Enjoy Asian cuisine and browse the range of trinkets, food and flowers in one of the largest covered markets in Europe.
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.
Top hotels in Arena Quarter
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Hotel was very central for us.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
A great place to stay, staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
Room was very nice, modern & confortable. Easy parking at QPark, discounted through hotel link. Convenient for O2 gig. Kettle & hairdryer issues & no warm water for shower either at 8am or 9am when my friend & then I had showers. Kettle didn't automatically switch off when boiled & caused smoke alarm ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Dakota Leeds
The best in Leeds.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena
Room was immaculately clean, staff were friendly, close to the university which we were visiting, was everything we needed.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
easyHotel Leeds
Basic accommodation but comfortable and functional
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
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 Pole Position Indoor Karting while you're exploring.
