Belle Isle
Leeds
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Popular places to visit

University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.

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.

Royal Armouries
Discover the world of weaponry at this purpose-built museum, which contains the national collection of arms and armor from throughout the ages.

Harewood House
Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Harewood. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Roundhay Park
One of the largest city parks in Europe has a huge expanse of parkland, woods, lakes, gardens and lush tropical glasshouses to explore and enjoy.

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.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Belle Isle

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Clean and nice staff
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

The Queens Hotel
A great room and really friendly staff that allowed me to check in early when io was exhauster after travelling. I will definitely be staying here again when I'm next working in Leeds
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Village Hotel Leeds North
Clean and spacious room, very friendly staff especially at check in
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Clean room Nice staff
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Quebecs
Breakfast wasn’t that great. Scrambled egg very overcooked and bacon appeared only cooked on one side and underdone. Receptionist was excellent and very helpful and kind offering an upgrade at a reduce price. Room was superb.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

The Met Hotel Leeds - Newly Refurbished
Lovely clean convenient
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Belle Isle

Hunslet
While Hunslet might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Royal Armouries and Corn Exchange.

Beeston
If you're spending some time in Beeston, Elland Road Stadium and Middleton Park are top sights worth seeing.

Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants, and waterfront views are just a few things travelers enjoy about Leeds Dock. Check out Royal Armouries or TeamSport Leeds while you're exploring the area.

Holbeck Urban Village
Holbeck Urban Village might not have many top sights, but Canal Wharf and Leeds City Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Holbeck
Holbeck is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Canal Wharf, a top place to visit in the area.

Steander
Steander might not have many top sights, but West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries are two attractions nearby that you can check out.





