Sheffield Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sheffield Town Hall which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
Kelham Island Museum as well as a small group of people
Sheffield featuring a square or plaza
Weston Park Museum showing a garden
Weston Park Museum showing interior views

Discover the fascinating history of the Steel City and see how it has become a leafy haven where trees far outnumber people.

Picturesque gardens and nature trails complement Sheffield’s cultural and historic hubs. It has been at the forefront of industrial progress for many centuries, spreading its cultural wings across the vast undulating hills of Yorkshire. Visit galleries and museums for a sense of local culture. Spot locations from The Full Monty, the 1997 film in whichSheffield’s culture is satirized.

Walk the Rivelin Valley Nature TrailOpens in a new window to encounter old dams that sparked the city’s industrial revolution. Wander past old flour mills, lime trees and the trail’s namesake park and playground. Weirs, stones and bridges enable crossings of the scenic river.

Learn about the use of the fast-flowing water in the industrial revolution at the Kelham Island MuseumOpens in a new window. Visit the Millennium GalleryOpens in a new window for writer John Ruskin’s collection of metal works telling the story of the Steel City. Relics from British and European history are on display at the Graves Art GalleryOpens in a new window, which uses iPods for tours. Peruse the art spanning four centuries in the galleries.

Appreciate parks and gardens that add a green layer to this city. Pick your favorite specimen from the Sheffield Botanical GardensOpens in a new window, which has a bear pit, rose garden and fountain. Nearby is Endcliffe ParkOpens in a new window, a leafy oasis with waterfalls, streams and a forest.

Arrive in the central plaza of Peace GardensOpens in a new window and gaze up at the majestic Sheffield Town HallOpens in a new window. Visit the Crucible TheatreOpens in a new window for a game of popular British sport snooker. The city has two soccer teams you can watch at the arenas of Bramall Lane and Hillsborough Stadium, where a tragedy involving the death of 96 fans took placed in 1989.

Fly to any of the airports in Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham and drive to Sheffield in around 1 hour. The city is 55 miles (90 kilometers) southwest of the historic settlement of York in the borough of South Yorkshire. Use the tram or bus to get around the vibrant commune, which is in the central region of England. In this region, July is the hottest and driest month, while winters are fairly wet and cold.

Sheffield is a beacon of culture and production with a picturesque countryside.

Where to stay in Sheffield

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Sheffield City Centre

4/5(390 area reviews)

Sheffield City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sheffield City Hall or Peace Gardens.

Sheffield City Centre

Hillsborough

Hillsborough is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hillsborough Stadium and Owlerton Stadium.

Hillsborough
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Nether Edge

If you're spending some time in Nether Edge, Lantern Theatre and Sheffield Jewish Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Nether Edge

Attercliffe

You'll enjoy the restaurants and theatres in Attercliffe. You might want to make time for a stop at English Institute of Sport Sheffield or IceSheffield.

Attercliffe
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Sharrow

While there might not be top attractions in Sharrow, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bramall Lane and Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Sharrow
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Kelham Island

When in Kelham Island, you can plan a visit to Kelham Island Museum and Sheffield Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kelham Island
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
4 out of 5
Pinstone Street, 30, Sheffield, England
The price is ₹8,154 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,154
₹9,785 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Popular attractions Meadowhall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (363 reviews)
"Lovely, clean and modern hotel, which meant in this heatwave, very comfortable due to air con"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 out of 5
119 Eyre Street, Sheffield, England
The price is ₹5,679 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹5,679
₹6,815 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,157 reviews)
"Everything we needed ..cheap parking next door air con .."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 out of 5
298 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, England
The price is ₹3,161 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹3,161
₹3,793 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The check in was quick and the front desk customer service I received was excellent. The room, and bathroom are clean, well maintained and comfortable, with an additional guest sofa bed. The WiFi connection is very good with work desk and space for luggage."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

ibis budget Sheffield Arena
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.
KSpace @ The Point
KSpace @ The Point
3.5 out of 5
1 Division Lane, Sheffield, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and housekeeping. Popular attractions Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Peace ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"The unit was well-equipped and in a good location. The big disadvantage of it was that there was no air conditioning and even though it was cooler outside, there was little air flow from the window to make it comfortable at night for sleeping. A floor fan was provided which did help but it mostly ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

KSpace @ The Point
Three Cranes Serviced Apartments
Three Cranes Serviced Apartments
3.5 out of 5
74 Queen St, Sheffield, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (123 reviews)
"Worked well for my colleague"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Three Cranes Serviced Apartments
Broomfield Hotel
Broomfield Hotel
2 out of 5
11 Broomfield Rd, Sheffield, England
Stay at this aparthotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Weston Park Museum are located nearby.
Broomfield 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.

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Reviews of Sheffield

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
257
5 - Excellent 34%
4 - Good
309
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
151
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
20
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
10
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city, wish I still lived there

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Can't really say as only stayed near hotel to attend my appointment.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We went for a family wedding so saw very little of Sheffield only lots of roadworks and Meadowhall. Went for a run to the Peak District which was very nice.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Not the best

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The hotel was ideally position for The Ponds forge aquatic facility

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely plenty of bars

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