Popular places to visit
Victoria Quarter
Luxury designers and high-end retailers line this turn-of-the-century arcade and upmarket shopping precinct in the heart of Leeds.
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.
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.
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 Leeds. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
Leeds: Emmerdale Village Set Guided Tour
Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Top hotels in Leylands
Hampton by Hilton Leeds City Centre
The room was spotless the staff were friendly and very helpful
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Only let down was slightly slow shower, which informed reception + they are going to get sorted
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Clayton Hotel Leeds
You need let guests know parking isn’t free before they get there.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Room clean but felt like it had a summer quilt not winter was very cold
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
The Queens Hotel
Lovely hotel, minutes from the station. Lovely entrance and reception area. Friendly check in staff. Lovely room city side, bit draughty as it has the old sash windows. Amazing breakfast. Would recommend and definitely stay again
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hotel Indigo Leeds by IHG
Great hotel, great location, friendly staff and lovely breakfast. Highly recommend
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Leylands
Steander
Steander might not have many top sights, but West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Arena Quarter
If you're spending some time in Arena Quarter, The Light and Leeds Grand Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Leeds City Center
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.
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.
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.
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.
