Sheffield

Travel Guide

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

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 favourite 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 kilometres) 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

Though Nether Edge may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Millhouses Park.

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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Broomhill

Though Broomhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Weston Park Museum.

Broomhill
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Sharrow

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

Sharrow
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield

4 out of 5
Pinstone Street, 30, Sheffield, England
The price is RM395 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM395
RM474 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Utilita ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (490 reviews)
"Great stay, great location with friendly staff"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield

4 out of 5
119 Eyre Street, Sheffield, England
The price is RM294 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM294
RM352 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,147 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good. I arrived in Sheffield by train"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield

Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield

4 out of 5
Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield, England
The price is RM312 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM312
RM374 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (706 reviews)
"Superior room was fantastic."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield
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 WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Utilita Arena Sheffield and Meadowhall ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"The host is extremely accommodating. The location is lovely and very walkable and the unit itself is spotless and well maintained. We will recommend it and we are definitely coming back."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
"The room was red hot and stuffy even though there was a fan. Also the soukd proofing was bad you could hear people on the toilet up stairs. Nice apartment, clean and good communication."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Three Cranes Serviced Apartments
Spacesavers

Spacesavers

3.5 out of 5
Saint James Row, Sheffield, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Utilita Arena Sheffield and Meadowhall Shopping Centre ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
Spacious, not fancy, but comfortable apartment
"I was a little concerned that check in info, including teh address, was to be provided only 3 hours before check-in time, but in the event it all worked out fine. The apartment is not fancy, but comfortable, spacious, clean and well equipped."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Spacesavers
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
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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