Visit Sheffield - Enjoy South Yorkshire's Steel City

If there’s one place that has it all, it’s Sheffield. On one hand it’s a thriving hub with music, sports and shopping scenes that draw in visitors from miles around. And on the other, it’s a city just minutes away from the exciting wilderness of the Peak District.

Discover Sheffield

There’s so much to see and do in and around Sheffield, we’ve made a series of mini-guides to the city to help all visitors make the most out of their time in South Yorkshire – as well as to assist with planning a visit to the area. Also see our page on unusual things to do in Sheffield.


Hotels in Sheffield

Sheffield has all the major hotel brands here, as well as lots of boutique and quirky smaller accommodation too. Also see our apartments to rent in Sheffield page.

Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel & Spa

119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE, United Kingdom

The Psalter

178-180 Psalter Lane Sheffield, Sheffield, S11 8US, United Kingdom

Novotel Sheffield Centre

50 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PR, United Kingdom

Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield

2 Furnival Road, Sheffield, S4 7YA, United Kingdom

easyHotel Sheffield

71 High Street, Sheffield, S1 2GD, United Kingdom

Wilson Carlile Centre

50 Cavendish Street, Sheffield, S3 7RZ, United Kingdom

Browse more hotels in Sheffield here. Alternatively, if self catering is your thing, hop down the page to see holiday cottages dotted in and around the city, as well as self catering apartments which are becoming increasingly popular ways to explore the city centre.


Self Catering Accommodation in Sheffield

Chadwick House

Chadwick Road 54, Sheffield, S13 8DF, United Kingdom

5 Dobcroft Road

5 Dobcroft Road, 5 Dobcroft Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LQ, United Kingdom

Millhouses Hideaway

Millhouses Hideaway, 8 Abbey Lane Dell, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BZ, United Kingdom

Beechcroft Corner House

Beechcroft Corner House, Beechcroft, Croft Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QG, United Kingdom

Light & Airy 3BR House in Great Location

91 Bocking Lane, Greenhill, S8 7BJ, United Kingdom

In the posh suburb Enjoy the Peak District views

164 Knowle Lane, Sheffield, S11 9SJ, United Kingdom

Sheffield Events

Fairytale of New York – Coming Home for Christmas at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall, Sheffield

Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA

Date & Time:

December 8th, 2023 7:30pm

20 Years of Magic Christmas Shows at Bauer Arena at iceSheffield, Sheffield

23 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA

Date & Time:

December 9th, 2023 1:00pm

The Muppet Christmas Carol – Film with a Live Orchestra at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall, Sheffield

Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA

Date & Time:

December 5th, 2023 7:00pm

Sophie Ellis Bextor – Christmas Kitchen Disco at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall, Sheffield

Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA

Date & Time:

December 3rd, 2023 7:30pm

20 Years of Magic Christmas Shows at Bauer Arena at iceSheffield, Sheffield

23 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA

Date & Time:

December 8th, 2023 12:00pm

20 Years of Magic Christmas Shows at Bauer Arena at iceSheffield, Sheffield

23 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA

Date & Time:

December 8th, 2023 7:30pm

Everly Pregnant Brothers Christmas Special at O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield

37 – 43 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PN

Date & Time:

December 15th, 2023 7:00pm

20 Years of Magic Christmas Shows at Bauer Arena at iceSheffield, Sheffield

23 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA

Date & Time:

December 9th, 2023 7:30pm

Mother Mother at O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield

37 – 43 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PN

Date & Time:

February 17th, 2024 7:00pm

Bowie Experience at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall, Sheffield

Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA

Date & Time:

February 4th, 2024 7:30pm

The Amazons at Leadmill, Sheffield

6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 4SE

Date & Time:

December 13th, 2023 7:30pm

Very British Problems at Leadmill, Sheffield

6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 4SE

Date & Time:

January 28th, 2024 6:30pm

Sheffield Pictures


Sheffield FAQs

Some questions people ask about Sheffield. Please feel free to contact us with your own questions.

Is Sheffield a good place to live?

Ask a local! A lot of people love living in Sheffield, because it has access to many international events, at the impressive Utilita Arena, and all the vibrant fun of big city life, but with the countryside playgrounds of the Yorkshire Dales to the North and the Peak District to the South within easy reach. You can really get the best of all worlds, in Sheffield.

Is Sheffield beautiful?

It certainly is. There’s historic sights in the city itself, plus modern architecture to die for, all set against a wonderful Yorkshire backdrop of hills, just waiting for you to come and explore.

Where Next after Sheffield?

Explore South Yorkshire, and start with the newest city of them all, in Doncaster.

Where can I stay near the Crucible and public transport?

The closest hotels between the train / coach stations and the Crucible are:
Novotel Sheffield Centre
Mercure Sheffield St Pauls
Miller & Carter

For anything cheaper, check for hostels or similar.


Where next?

To get away from the hustle & bustle, try the nearby Peak District.