Chapeltown Travel Guide
Leeds
Visit Chapeltown
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.
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.
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.
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
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Leeds
Top hotels in Chapeltown
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The Queens Hotel
Really lovely hotel. Room was comfy and really clean. Great location for exploring the city.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Room was spacious and clean. Plenty of drinks available. Bathroom was well stocked. We stayed over for a family event and in our rooms by 11:30pm. The only thing letting it down was the proximity to the nightlife and roads, there was an abundance of noise until around 3-4am. Obviously this wouldn’t ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Village Hotel Leeds North
Spacious room. Friendly staff. Good leisure facilities. Club room was a very long way from reception. Disappointed that there was only 1 comfy chair in a room so spacious. not a full settee.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Novotel Leeds Centre
Easy check in. Room was clean with essentials provided. Perfect location!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Quebecs
A great location, quiet, and near to the railway station and the city centre. The hotel is full of character, has good-sized rooms and a small friendly bar. The staff are always friendly and helpful, making you feel very welcome as of you were at home. I was very fortunate to stay in the Sir Roger ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chapeltown
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.
Harehills
While Harehills isn't home to many top sights, Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Burmantofts
When in Burmantofts, you can plan a visit to Thackray Museum of Medicine and West Yorkshire Playhouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Leylands
If you're spending some time in Leylands, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Victoria Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
Woodhouse Cliff
When in Woodhouse Cliff, you can plan a visit to Hyde Park Picture House and Headingley Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Arena Quarter
While visiting Arena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Leeds Grand Theatre and O2 Academy Leeds.
