Title: Kirkstall Travel Guide: Best of Kirkstall, Leeds Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kirkstall](https://expedia.co.uk/Kirkstall-Leeds-Hotels.0-n885102545310216192-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Leeds](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Leeds.d6035434.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Leeds](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Leeds.d6035434.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kirkstall Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kirkstall.d885102545310216192.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kirkstall Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kirkstall.d885102545310216192.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kirkstall Travel Guide ## Leeds ![the abbey is located in Leeds city the abbey like most in the north of England was destroyed by Henry the 8th. once you have been round the abbey there is the abbey museum at the other side of the road with it little cobbled streets. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/f367dee0-bdfa-42cd-9bf9-45bc240340d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![the abbey is located in Leeds city the abbey like most in the north of England was destroyed by Henry the 8th. once you have been round the abbey there is the abbey museum at the other side of the road with it little cobbled streets. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/f367dee0-bdfa-42cd-9bf9-45bc240340d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/6a579b9b-77ce-457b-9e36-ddf3220a175f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![My first few days in England and Leeds welcomed us with sunshine even in the afternoon! Way to go UK!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/384c0180-fd9c-4138-be3a-62003a1c4829.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kirkstall Abbey - my friend and I were so excited to see an old rundown building that we photo-whored this place.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/b8e28a4d-0750-41ef-ab7d-b1f7c844b74e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kirkstall Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Leeds travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Leeds.dx6035434) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kirkstall Abbey featuring a church or cathedral, heritage elements and a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082793/e7ec79a8-9128-4e7e-b16e-e30850eb2f47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kirkstall Abbey 4/5(64 reviews) Wander the grounds of a beautifully preserved medieval abbey set on the grassy banks of the River Aire and uncover the history within the complex’s grand ruins. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kirkstall-Abbey-Kirkstall.d6082793.Attraction) ![University of Leeds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082847/7afb31c2-8165-4e7e-a068-50b4ee15c674.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Leeds 4/5(117 reviews) Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Leeds-Hyde-Park.d6082847.Attraction) ![First Direct Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6333368/49a6f525-898c-4623-b08b-9698de13cfb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### First Direct Arena 4.5/5(225 reviews) Its honeycombed exterior glowing like a beacon at night, Leeds’ modern music venue draws crowds nightly to its shows featuring local and international stars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/First-Direct-Arena-Arena-Quarter.d6333368.Attraction) ![Royal Armouries featuring interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082827/7da061b6-cc46-4866-a884-8b6f5df8bd51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Armouries 4.5/5(133 reviews) Discover the world of weaponry at this purpose-built museum, which contains the national collection of arms and armor from throughout the ages. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Armouries-Leeds-Dock.d6082827.Attraction) ![Roundhay Park featuring a garden, a fountain and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082825/4706a9ed-2fbd-4674-a3e5-dd7c5b19aed0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roundhay Park 4.5/5(86 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roundhay-Park-Lady-Wood.d6082825.Attraction) ![Harewood House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082787/c2af80b1-41e7-45e8-888b-d4377ea64c60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Harewood House 4.5/5(22 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harewood-House-Leeds.d6082787.Attraction) ### Things to do ![York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172294/2620cf05-718d-4e61-8a93-73227d0d0507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour £17 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-york-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172294.activity-details) ![York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46234276/a3c1392a-f8f4-4ad2-9fd3-ea56b6584a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate £16 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-historical-gems-tour-a-taste-of-york-chocolate.a46234276.activity-details) ![1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47538682/47d9b78b-b9e0-40fb-9aa7-0180add728ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-private-otley-ghost-tour.a47538682.activity-details) ![York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48943584/9b88039a-c51e-44c9-bb31-3400161e699b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yorks-famous-ghosts-smartphone-app-walking-tour.a48943584.activity-details) ![Private eBike Tour in York City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49042552/00dd982f-c1c6-4b38-9898-72f7c556c38e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eBike Tour in York City £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ebike-tour-in-york-city.a49042552.activity-details) ![Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45072791/9d4be9e2-98a7-41be-af15-ab47ed71eb77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bar-and-club-queue-jump-entry-party-pass-to-multiple-venues-in-york.a45072791.activity-details) [See all activities in Leeds](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Leeds.d6035434.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kirkstall ![The Queens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4663/499b2e00_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Queens Hotel City Square Leeds England £77 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this historic hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,444 reviews) Really lovely hotel. Room was comfy and really clean. Great location for exploring the city. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=4663&PinnedHotelID=4663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=885102545310216192) ![Leeds Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24500/24477/13b0371e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leeds Marriott Hotel 4 Trevelyan Square Boar Lane Leeds England £74 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,082 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=24477&PinnedHotelID=24477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=885102545310216192) ![Village Hotel Leeds North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63810/w3000h1991x0y0-93e2b3e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Leeds North 186 Otley Road, Headingley Leeds England £60 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews) rooms were great, service lovely. will come stay again. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=63810&PinnedHotelID=63810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=885102545310216192) ![Novotel Leeds Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892500/892421/1704d949_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Leeds Centre 4 Whitehall Leeds England £71 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Easy check in. Room was clean with essentials provided. Perfect location! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=892421&PinnedHotelID=892421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=885102545310216192) ![Quebecs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/534100/534039/efd4f89f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quebecs 9 Quebec Street, West Yorkshire Leeds England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £83 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this historic hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,052 reviews) Everything is excellent 👌 Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=534039&PinnedHotelID=534039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=885102545310216192) ![Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16000/15948/c48e4b2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Rothwell Lane Leeds England £105 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Staff at Oulton Hall are the stand out feature. From check in to Oliver in the restaurant to the waiting staff at breakfast, all are well above expectations. Old school service where staff wait for you to pass rather than rushing to get where THEY need to be is actually quite refreshing these days. ... Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=15948&PinnedHotelID=15948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=885102545310216192) [See all 3,072 properties in Kirkstall](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=885102545310216192) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Burley.dx885102645472296960) ![Cardigan Road, Headingley, Leeds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/885102101869522944/3a3e3693-ac04-4f90-86f3-1465b5ed95af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Headingley When in Headingley, you can plan a visit to Headingley Stadium and Hyde Park Picture House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Headingley.dx885102101869522944) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bramley While Bramley isn't home to many top sights, Kirkstall Abbey and Headingley Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Bramley.dx885103582681145344) ![University of Leeds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082847/7afb31c2-8165-4e7e-a068-50b4ee15c674.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hyde Park If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Hyde Park Picture House and M&S Company Archive are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hyde-Park.dx885101600564224000) ![Bluebells on Woodhouse Ridge. Woodhouse Ridge is a lovely oasis of tranquillity, which turns blue once a year.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/885101697190490112/1d2fc0ea-db09-4677-82b7-eb968c06ecd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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