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.

Briggate
During your visit to Leeds, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Briggate. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Arena Quarter

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Brilliant location for discovering Leeds
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Malmaison Leeds
Very pleasant stay and good value. Breakfast was really excellent
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Dakota Leeds
Terrible
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

easyHotel Leeds
The room is quite compact, the glass door of the shower and toilet is awful with a door that didn't even properly close and the beds were rock hard, but it is very clean and a good price. It is an excellent location and a decent place to stay for a night.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre
Parking was expensive £35 Asked the hotel twice about parking options prior to stay, no response. Was disappointed to be told at checkin that I had to pay full price. 😑 or take the car park out of the Q car park and pre book.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

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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.

Lovell Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lovell Park and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and Leeds Grand Theatre.

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.

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.





