With a fairly compact city centre, you'll find many fascinating sights and attractions close to your accommodation in Leeds. With regular bus services and trains to destinations outside the city, you'll find it easy and convenient to get around the city and surrounding areas from your Leeds accommodation.
As the city is one of the largest centres for business, finance and the law outside the capital, accommodation in Leeds is very popular amongst business travellers. This was the first British city to offer full broadband and digital coverage so when you stay in serviced Leeds accommodation, you'll always be well-connected.

This cultural destination has plenty for you to see and do- from museums to art galleries and striking architecture - all close to your Leeds accommodation. It's also home to such a diverse range of shops that it has been called the Knightsbridge of the North- meaning that you can shop until you drop in the most stylish boutiques outside of London. Whatever your pleasure, at the end of a long day you can rest assured of a peaceful night in your accommodation in Leeds.
Did You Know?
In October 1888, a man called Louis Le Prince filmed moving pictures in a back garden in Leeds. Those images are now the earliest surviving motion picture.
Climate/Weather
Leeds, like much of England, has a mild but variable climate. Summers tend to offer a mixture of glorious sunshine and cloudy days, while winters can be cold, with snow a possibility. Protected by the Pennines, rain is less frequent here than in some parts of the UK.
Sightseeing
Leeds is a striking and attractive city with plenty to offer visitors including:
• Royal Armouries- This fascinating museum includes armour made for royalty- and for elephants!
• Tropical World- This popular attraction hosts the largest collection of tropical plants after Kew Garden.
• Elegant Shopping- The Victoria Quarter, a number of enchanting arcades with a glass roof, offers a striking and upmarket place to shop.
• Town Hall - This stunning building, one of the largest town halls in the UK, is one of the also one of the main concert venues.
Getting Around
Leeds has a fairly compact city centre, so it is quite possible to walk around. Alternatively, a range of public transport options are available:
• FreeCityBus- Operating a loop route serving the main locations of the city.
• Bus - Real-time bus information is available by text or on-line.
• Taxi- Licensed taxis can be hailed in the street, or you can call a private hire cab.
• Train- Main-line services offer easy links to the rest of the UK, and also to a number of local stations.
Eat/Drink
As a modern, multicultural city, Leeds offers a great range of food and drink:
• Sunday Roast- It wouldn't be Yorkshire without Yorkshire puddings
• Top-class Restaurants - including the award-winning Anthony's and famous chef Raymond Blanc's Brasserie Blanc.
• Curry Houses- Excellent curry houses offer a tongue-tingling treat to fans of spicy food.
• Pubs and Bars- From champagne bars to traditional pubs serving real ale, whatever your tipple of choice there's a place for you.