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About the Hotel

59/61 New Briggate, Leeds (West Yorkshire)

Close to the city center

Very good

7.4

/10

5.0

4.0

Loved by The Wrens guests

Helpful staff

Great location

Comfortable bed

Spacious apartment

Excellent service

"Really good place to stay when visiting Leeds or especially if you are visiting the Arena, which is just a short walk away."

Tina R from United Kingdom

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"We stayed in a twin room and the beds were nice and comfortable."

Shannon from United Kingdom

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"The accommodation was perfectly located in the centre of town, the room was very large with lots of light and the staff were very friendly and helpful."

Simone from Australia

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Historic pub with rooms in central Leeds, a 1-minute walk from the Grand Theatre

Location & Setting

The Wrens is a bar with rooms situated above a busy city centre pub in Leeds, with the Grand Theatre less than a minute's walk away. Leeds City Museum is a 5-minute walk from the building, and Leeds Plaza shopping centre can be reached in 10 minutes on foot. The University of Leeds is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, while Leeds Rail Station is also a 15-minute walk away.

Accommodations

Room options at The Wrens include apartments for groups, such as the Three-Bedroom Apartment and the Standard Apartment, which contain kitchens and multiple toilets. Rooms are traditional in style and are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a work desk. The hotel offers spacious room options, high-quality linens and towels, and provides board games and puzzles for guests.

Bar & Social Scene

The on-site bar features a community-focused atmosphere and offers a selection of gins and cocktails not commonly found in similar hotels. Guests staying at the hotel receive a 15% discount on drinks purchased at the bar. The bar promotes guest interaction, and the staff provides personalized recommendations for local attractions and dining.

Services & Policies

The Wrens offers early check-in and luggage storage options for guest convenience, as well as express check-in and check-out. The hotel provides complementary earplugs in the rooms to help with potential street noise from surrounding bars and clubs. Daily housekeeping is included, and the property features CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers.

Accessibility & Notes

The accommodation is located on upper floors accessed via narrow, steep stairs, with no lift available; the building dates from the 1830s. The rooms are near a main road providing access to the ring road and motorway, and the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the First Direct Arena. Guests should note that the property is situated above a busy city centre pub with nightlife around it, and noise from nearby nightclubs can be heard until the early hours.

Highlights

Location: 1-minute walk from the Grand Theatre

Rooms: Apartments for groups with kitchens

Dining: 15% discount at the bar on gins and cocktails

Sustainability: Historic 1830s building

Service: Early check-in and luggage storage

“This hotel, dating back to the 1830s, sits right in the city center. The gin and cocktail offerings, combined with a vibrant bar scene, create a community-focused atmosphere that's a refreshing change from typical hotels. It's a solid choice, particularly for larger groups needing flexible accommodation options.”

Grace WhitmanContent & Editorial Director at Familyhotels

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220 sq. feet
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195 sq. feet
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250 sq. feet
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Facilities: Very good

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General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Board games

Room features

Heating

Bathroom

Washing machine

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Wrens Location

59/61 New Briggate, Leeds (West Yorkshire)

Map view

City landmarks

Museum

Royal Armouries Museum

5000 ft

Gallery

Leeds Art Gallery

2300 ft

Mall

Leeds Corn Exchange

2100 ft

Gallery

Henry Moore Institute

2500 ft

Landmark

West Yorkshire Playhouse

3900 ft

Mall

Trinity Leeds

2000 ft

Square

Leeds City Square

2500 ft

Museum

Thackray Medical Museum

1.3 mi

Market

Leeds Kirkgate Market

2200 ft

Landmark

The Tetley

3000 ft

Landmark

Park Square

3500 ft

Church

Mill Hill Chapel

2400 ft

Mall

Crown Point Shopping Park

4700 ft

Nearby

Stadium

first direct arena

1900 ft

Church

Leeds Cathedral

1200 ft

Square

Millenium Square Leeds

1600 ft

Theatre

Carriageworks Theatre

1600 ft

Mall

Thornton's Arcade

1000 ft

Museum

Leeds City Museum

1700 ft

Library

Leeds Central Library

2000 ft

Shopping Area

Victoria Leeds

1200 ft

The Headrow

Leeds Town Hall

1300 ft

117 Albion Street Tiger Tiger The Light

Jongleurs Comedy Club Leeds

400 ft

Harewood Castle

1000 ft

Mall

County Arcade

900 ft

Church

St John the Evangelist's Church

400 ft

Public Building

Leeds Civic Hall

1700 ft

Church

Holy Trinity Church

1800 ft

Off Briggate

The Turk's Head

1400 ft

Restaurants

Zaap Thai Street Food Leeds

400 ft

Vicars Lane 22 Grand Arcade

My Thai Merrion Centre Leeds

800 ft

43 Wade Lane Merion Centre

Noodle House

100 ft

20 Merrion Street

Dough Boys Pizza

200 ft

The Belgrave Music Hall 1-1A Cross Belgrave Street

Rajas

100 ft

13-15 Grand Arcade

The Social

200 ft

21 Merrion Street

Thai Aroy Dee

600 ft

120-122 Vicar Lane

Zam Zam's

400 ft

31 New Briggate

The Arch Cafe

600 ft

15 Mark Lane

San Co co

700 ft

Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre

Sela Bar

500 ft

20 New Briggate

Explore Leeds (West Yorkshire)

Local Highlights

Leeds Art Gallery

9 minutes' walk

Home to a collection of British art, the gallery also hosts rotating exhibitions and free entry on most days.

Royal Armouries Museum

19 minutes' walk

Displaying an extensive collection of arms and armor, with live demonstrations and free admission on most days.

Leeds Cathedral

5 minutes' walk

A stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture, offering peaceful reflection and guided tours showcasing its history.

Roundhay Park

27 minutes' walk

This expansive park features beautiful gardens, woodlands, and lakes, perfect for walks or picnics in a serene setting.

Leeds City Museum

7 minutes' walk

Featuring engaging exhibits on local history, it's ideal for families and includes free entry. Perfect for a learning experience.

Zaap Thai Street Food Leeds

2 minutes' walk

A lively spot for Thai street food, known for its vibrant atmosphere and signature dishes like Pad Thai and Som Tum salads.

Dough Boys Pizza

1 minute' walk

Casual eatery serving gourmet pizzas with a variety of toppings; the perfect quick meal during your city exploration.

first direct arena

7 minutes' walk

A premier venue for concerts and shows, offering a diverse line-up of performances in a modern setting suitable for all ages.

The Tetley

10 minutes' walk

A cultural hub featuring contemporary art exhibitions and workshops, ideal for those seeking an artistic evening out.

Tips on navigating the city

City Centre
Leeds (West Yorkshire) 8 min · 2000 ft
Airports
Leeds Bradford (LBA) 20 min · 8.3 mi
Doncaster Sheffield (DSA) 105 min · 43.5 mi
Train
Leeds City Railway Station 11 min · 3000 ft
Bus
Bus stop 6 min · 1700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:30-21:00

Check-out

from 05:00-10:00

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Review summary

Based on recent reviews

Guests frequently highlight the hotel's excellent central location, perfect for shopping and close to the First Direct Arena. The spacious rooms often feature large windows with pleasant views of Leeds, retaining the original building's charm while offering modern amenities; some rooms offer complimentary tea and coffee. The bar area is a plus, with drink discounts for guests, though some guests have mentioned occasional noise from nearby establishments. A convenient car park is located just 200 metres away.

Review score

Based on 5 verified reviews

8.5 /10

Great

100%

Recommend

Staff

9.3/10

Location

9.0/10

Free Wi-Fi

6.8/10

Facilities

7.5/10

Pros

Central location

Friendly staff

Clean rooms

Comfortable bed

Easy to find

Cons

Steep stairs

Noisy nights

Uncomfortable mattress

Limited towels

Juliet from United Kingdom

Single

Double Room

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: February 05, 2026

8.7/10

lovely central stay

central location large room helpful staff

The accommodation had a perfect location in the town centre, i really enjoyed that! the room we had was very large and bright. So lovely, and the staff seemed helpful. check-in was easy and i was pleased that the room was fine.

i understand the outside noise isn't the fault of the hotel, but it was very loud until almost 5 am. there was shouting and partying. cars! it wasn't ideal.

Service

9/10

the check-in was very easy and the staff were friendly. they seemed like they went out of their way to help us enjoy our stay, which i appreciated! the bar staff were helpful.

Facilities

8/10

This place has a conveniently located bar downstairs. It was easy to get to our room even in the early hours. it is also only a few minutes walk from the first direct arena, a fantastic location. i really liked this.

Rooms

9/10

the rooms were large and with lots of light, which i loved! also, coffee and tea were complimentary in the room. the bathroom was clean, it was great. though a little old.

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Jackie from Ireland

Single

Double Room

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: December 14, 2025

9/10

amazing city center stay!

perfect location helpful staff

the location was perfect for exploring everything! i really liked the friendly and helpful staff (simon even carried my bag up!).

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Georgia from United States

Single

Double Room

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: December 10, 2025

9/10

central location cool fireplace helpful staff

the location was super central (i loved being so close to everything!). the room had a really cool fireplace that kept the original building's charm, but it still felt modern, which i thought was a great touch. the staff was helpful when i needed to store my luggage after checking out, a huge help since my travel plans were later in the day.

the room faced the street and got a bit noisy from the nearby bars at night.

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Sawyer from United States

Couple

Twin Room

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: November 26, 2025

9.0/10

Charming Stay Near First Direct Arena

convenient location early bag drop helpful staff

The location was really convenient for accessing the First Direct Arena. I appreciated that the staff allowed me to drop off my bags early. They then called to inform me that my room was ready and my bag was already inside. This was an unexpected convenience and really helped with my plans for the day.

I noticed the pub was closed when I returned around 11 pm, which seemed a little unusual.

Dining

8/10

The hotel boasts a selection of gins behind the bar. Nearby, I found Turtle Bay offered a good dinner option. These options made it easier to enjoy local tastes.

Rooms

9/10

My room was very bright. Ear plugs were thoughtfully provided, showing attention to guest comfort. The room had everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Service

10/10

The staff members were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Simon assisted me with my bag, carrying it up to my room. Grace and Molly were lovely at the bar, providing excellent service during the evenings.

Facilities

9/10

The hotel's location is central. Its proximity to art galleries allows convenient exploration of the city's cultural offerings. The building dates back to 1913 adding to the hotels unique charm.

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Phil from United Kingdom

Single

Twin Room

3 nights in August 2026

Reviewed: August 26, 2025

7/10

reasonable stay

friendly staff central location bad pressure black wall

The staff were friendly. the location is central. It is within easy reach of the city centre. there is easy access for the first direct arena. the staff were very helpful.

the shower water pressure was bad. water trickled out. the main room radiator did not work so it was cold. the wall was black by the bed.

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