Leeds Bradford Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Leeds Bradford is a regional airport with flights often early in the morning to the Canary Islands or low-cost European cities. Those with a dawn flight or a short stopover find it convenient to stay in Yeadon, a few minutes from the terminal; those looking for a quieter base among woods and hills can choose Otley, ten minutes further towards Chevin Park. Those who instead want to visit Leeds, with its museums and nightlife, prefer the city centre, reachable by car or with the Flyer A1 bus in about half an hour.

Airport area and Yeadon

Airport area · About 5 km from the terminal, with a paid shuttle running round the clock by reservation.

Best for: Those with a dawn flight or a short stopover who want the shortest possible journey.

Pros

The shortest journey to the terminal of the whole area.
Direct shuttle available at any hour.

Cons

Industrial area, little to do on foot in the evening.
The shuttle must be booked in advance.

Recommended hotels in this area

Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport: A few minutes from the terminal, with its own shuttle running round the clock by reservation.

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Otley and Chevin Park

Neighbourhood · Car or taxi in about 10 minutes from the terminal; the Flyer A3 bus links Otley to the airport.

Best for: Those looking for a quiet base among the woods, a few minutes from the airport.

Pros

44 acres of parkland and woods around the property.
Quieter than the airport area, while still close to the terminal.

Cons

A car is needed to get to Leeds outside bus hours.
Few venues nearby besides the hotel.

Recommended hotels in this area

Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa: Set in the woods above Otley, with a spa and an in-house restaurant ten minutes from the terminal.

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Leeds city centre

City centre · Flyer A1 bus in about 30 minutes; taxi in 20-26 minutes.

Best for: Those who want to visit Leeds, its museums and its nightlife before or after the flight.

Pros

Leeds station and the venues of the centre just steps away.
Dozens of restaurants and bars open late.

Cons

The longest journey to the airport of the whole area.
Evening traffic on the access roads at peak hours.

Recommended hotels in this area

Hyatt Place Leeds: A stone's throw from the station, with a rooftop bar and a carefully prepared breakfast.
Hyatt House Aparthotel Leeds: Rooms with a kitchenette four minutes from Trinity Leeds, convenient for longer stays.

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