Belle Isle
Leeds
Visit Belle Isle
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.
University of Leeds
Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
Top hotels in Belle Isle
OYO Woodville Lodge Leeds
The owners were lovely and very accommodating. Short walk to some of the best fish n chips shops.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
The Queens Hotel
Fabulous room, facilities, view and service! Perfect for visiting by train we will be back!
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
We love to stay here a few times a year but the beds have recently been changed. Very sad as the beds previously have been so comfortable. Hotel is beautiful but little touches like maintaining the paint on the toilet doors would make a heck of a difference. Would love if the bar could also offer ...
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Spotless room,nothing eas to much trouble for the staff,they were lovely.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
Everything great at a perfect price
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Crown Hotel Harrogate
The staff were all lovely. The family room was great and had everything we needed. Spotlessly clean too. Fantastic location in centre of Harrogate. It was built in the 1700’s so you must embrace its age and character.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Belle Isle
Hunslet Carr
If you're spending some time in Hunslet Carr, Middleton Railway and Middleton Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Richmond Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Richmond Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Royal Armouries and West Yorkshire Playhouse.
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.
