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.
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.
Headingley Stadium
Catch an event at Headingley Stadium during your trip to Headingley. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea
Top hotels in Leylands
Hampton by Hilton Leeds City Centre
Good value for money
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Fabulous location very convenient for cabssu trains and public transport. Super close to excellent array of shopping and dining experiences. Staff were so very professional helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Queens Hotel
Upgrade on room was a lovely surprise. Excellent polite staff.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
The hotel is tired and scruffy and a little bit smelly (that lingering odour of fried food and feet/gyms) and my room needed a deep clean around the edges, walls and carpets and a damp cloth with something lovely smelling wouldn’t go amiss… BUT, the room was comfortable and very quiet, and the staff ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
The function room was too cold for many of us on Saturday night.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Met Hotel Leeds - Newly Refurbished
Staff friendly and attentive, rooms and hotel really nice after its refurbishment. Great location near to railway station and shops etc
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Leylands
Steander
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Steander and surrounding area, you can visit West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal Armouries.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like The Light and Leeds Grand Theatre.
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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Little London and surrounding area, you can visit First Direct Arena and O2 Academy Leeds.
Leeds Dock
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views are some highlights of Leeds Dock. Make a stop by Royal Armouries or TeamSport Leeds while you're exploring.
Chapeltown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chapeltown and surrounding area, you can visit Thackray Museum of Medicine and First Direct Arena.
