Leicester City Centre
Leicester
Visit Leicester City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
New Walk Museum
Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
This 19th-century monument is a favorite meeting point for locals and a gateway to the city’s shopping districts, historic attractions and vibrant Cultural Quarter.
Leicester Guildhall
Discover the stories of infamous local villains, examine medieval artifacts and attend live music events at one of England’s oldest civic buildings.
Top hotels in Leicester City Centre
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre
All was excellent
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Gresham Aparthotel
The room was clean, tidy and spacious
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection
Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel
Not my standard poor cleaning of the room
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The City Rooms
Excellent room, very spacious like a mini flat. Only downside was the room was so cold.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Showcase Apartments Kimberley House
No chair or table from which to eat- which is odd considering there is a kitchen area. So I had to eat sitting on the bed. No bedside lamp and the only light switch across the room.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Leicester City Centre
Cultural Quarter
If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Westcotes
While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Belvoir Castle.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
