Leeds Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Corn Exchange featuring street scenes and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Leeds which includes heritage architecture
Leeds
Leeds
Millennium Square featuring street scenes and heritage architecture
From boundless shopping, dining and nightlife options to sporting events and music festivals, this is one of the liveliest cities in northern England.

Leeds is a city that thrives on its shopping, nightlife and sporting attractions. Leeds was once an uninspiring industrial city. Today, however, you’ll encounter parks hosting free festivals, a lively waterfront and pedestrianized streets lined with shops, bars and restaurants. 

With many of the streets dedicated to retail, Leeds city centre is a shopper’s paradise. Discover everything from sparkling malls to high-end retailers and independent boutiques, many inside restored Edwardian and Victorian-era buildings. The Corn Exchange, Victoria Quarter and Trinity Leeds have over 200 shops collectively. 

The dining scene is equally impressive and draws influences from the presence of up to 130 nationalities in the city. Sample cuisine from China, India, Mexico and Pakistan plus traditional British dishes. Leeds Waterfront is an exciting hub of cafés, restaurants and fast-food joints. Enjoy the city’s famous nightlife, most notably at the Exchange Quarter. Options range from the traditional English pub to chic lounge bars, dance clubs and live music venues. 

Leeds also offers a good selection of cultural attractions. Admire the grand architecture surrounding City Square and Millennium Square. See work by 20th-century sculptors at the Henry Moore Institute. Spot masterpieces by great British painters, such as John Constable, at the Leeds Art Gallery. Retrace Leeds’ history and discover artifacts from ancient worlds at Leeds City Museum. Visit The Royal Armouries Museum, which has over 8,500 objects of armour and weapons. 

Sports fans have many choices in this city. Watch a cricket match at Headingley or a soccer match at Elland Road. Alternatively, attend one of the many summer music festivals. Leeds Festival welcomes well-known international bands while Opera in the Park and Classical Fantasia are both free events. 

Intercity trains and buses provide direct services to Leeds from major English cities, including Bristol, Liverpool and London. Get around the city on foot and use public buses to visit areas outside the city centre. Among these are the glorious Roundhay Park, Harewood House and Kirkstall Abbey.

Where to stay in Leeds

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Leeds City Center

4.5/5(1,029 area reviews)

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 City Center
Leeds showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Arena Quarter

While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.

Arena Quarter
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New Wortley

While there might not be top attractions in New Wortley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Canal Wharf and Hollywood Bowl.

New Wortley
Royal Armouries which includes interior views

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.

Leeds Dock
Victoria Quarter featuring heritage architecture and street scenes

Leylands

If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.

Leylands
Leeds which includes outdoor art, theatre scenes and signage

Hyde Park

If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive are top sights worth seeing.

Hyde Park
Clayton Hotel Leeds

Clayton Hotel Leeds

4 out of 5
City Walk Sweet Street, Leeds, England
The price is ₹6,185 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹6,185
₹7,422 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"nice hotel nice staff"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Clayton Hotel Leeds
Leeds Marriott Hotel

Leeds Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Trevelyan Square Boar Lane, Leeds, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,433 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹5,433
₹6,519 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, could leave our bags & room was everything we needed very clean and comfy"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Leeds Marriott Hotel
The Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel

4 out of 5
City Square, Leeds, England
The price is ₹7,880 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹7,880
₹9,456 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,453 reviews)
Perfect stay!
"The staff were friendly and helpful. The environment of the lobby it’s phenomenal. Very relaxed but with sophistication. The beds are comfy and large. The rooms are spacious and well decorated. Very clean and well maintained. There was an event on one of the nights and I could hear the event but ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

The Queens Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 Quebecs Luxury Aparthotel

Quebecs Luxury Aparthotel

5 out of 5
The Old Post Office, 3 Infirmary Street, City Square, Leeds, England
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
"The apartment was excellent and very reasonable"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Quebecs Luxury Aparthotel
Roomzzz Leeds City

Roomzzz Leeds City

4 out of 5
10 Swinegate, Leeds, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Headingley Stadium ...
9/10 Wonderful! (467 reviews)
"Excellent value for rooms, very convenient. Staff were a delight. What more can we ask for?"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Roomzzz Leeds City
Mansio Suites Basinghall

Mansio Suites Basinghall

4 out of 5
Basinghall Building, 10 Butts Court, Leeds, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions First Direct Arena and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
Perfect
"Excellent from start to finish, great location, spacious, clean, the only thing I would add its a couple of mugs for our morning cuppa."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Mansio Suites Basinghall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Leeds

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Top destination
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4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Paul

Leeds is an amazing city..

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love Bibi's restaurant!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The only thing I didn’t like about the hotel was the location walking under that bridge in dark felt unsafe

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city with lots to offer.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Really enjoyed the Reliance bar and restaurant on North Street.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely

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