Headingley
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 lively bars.
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.
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
Top hotels in Headingley
Hinsley Hall
Clean room, good breakfast, good location.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
The Queens Hotel
The hotel overall was really nice and aesthetically pleasing. We didn’t get to try the restaurants unfortunately, but they looked lovely. My only two complaints were 1) the room was freezing and didn’t warm up at all, even with the temperature set to the highest, and 2) our checkout experience. We ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Clayton Hotel Leeds
The location, the services, breakfast and staff excellent, the only downside is the bed/pillow very uncomfortable, and some noise of moving furniture from 6:30am, when informed staff stated will look into it, unsure whether will visit again as can try better places and competitive prices in ...
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
The roomyhh
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hyatt House Leeds
The hotel was centrally located which made it easy to walk to many attractions such as the Trinity Market and The Royal Armory Museum. The staff were friendly and ready to help. The breakfast buffet included many hot breakfast items, as well as pastries, yogurts, and cereals. The gym overlooks the ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Crown Hotel Harrogate
There was no toilet brush in the bathroom, no extractor fan to take away smells and shower steam. There was no side table on one side of the bed, glasses of water, cups of tea, mobile phone and personal items had to placed on the floor beside the bed. Room was clean and tidy
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Headingley
Woodhouse Cliff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse Cliff and surrounding area, you can visit Hyde Park Picture House and Headingley Stadium.
Hyde Park
While visiting Hyde Park, you might make a stop by sights like Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive.
Woodhouse
While Woodhouse isn't home to many top sights, First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds are some notable places to visit nearby.
Little London
Little London might not have many top sights, but First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
New Wortley
While New Wortley isn't home to many top sights, Leeds Park Square and Canal Wharf are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chapeltown
Though Chapeltown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thackray Museum of Medicine and First Direct Arena.
