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.
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
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
Top hotels in Leylands
Hampton by Hilton Leeds City Centre
Staff were very welcoming and accommodating throughout our stay. Rooms and Breakfast were great for what we needed during our stay
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Queens Hotel
Location was excellent, breakfast was adequate but not special. Room was clean but mattress was hard
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
A very comfortable, quiet room
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel Leeds
Clean and tidy spacious room
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Met Hotel Leeds - Newly Refurbished
Room clean, style is lovely. Staff happy, polite and helpful. Decorated beautifully for Christmas. We would definitely return to stay.
Reviewed on 16 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.
Woodhouse
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodhouse 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.
