Westcotes Travel Guide
Leicester
Popular places to visit
National Space Centre
Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.
Curve Theatre
At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
Leicester Town Hall
Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.
University of Leicester
Explore the campus of University of Leicester during your travels in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
King Power Stadium
Catch an event at King Power Stadium during your trip to Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Westcotes
Abinger Guest House
I liked its layed back setup, closeness to the city centre and its cleanliness.
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Campbell's Guest House
Shops close
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Leicester Marriott Hotel
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Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Novotel Leicester
Good location for town centre, station, etc. Good, clean and functional rooms. Comfy bed. Hotel has a nice bar for a drink before going out. Decent selection at breakfast. Only negative - the scrambled egg was truly nasty! I have never tasted egg like it; it tasted like it was made of powder, very ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Belmont Hotel
Great location, room excellent and very reasonably priced. Staff were very welcoming
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Coventry
Clean room, quiet, reasonable gym and pool but no cookie at check in!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westcotes
Leicester City Centre
Travellers come to Leicester City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Leicester Town Hall and Curve Theatre while you're in town.
Cultural Quarter
If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Clarendon Park
Though Clarendon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like De Montford Hall and Welford Road Stadium.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belgrave
While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.
Glenfield
While there might not be top attractions in Glenfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belvoir Castle and Bradgate Park.
