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.
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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 KingdomBrowse 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 Kingdom5 Dobcroft Road
5 Dobcroft Road, 5 Dobcroft Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LQ, United KingdomMillhouses 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 KingdomSheffield Events
Fairytale of New York – Coming Home for Christmas at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall, Sheffield
Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JADate & Time:
December 8th, 2023 7:30pm
20 Years of Magic Christmas Shows at Bauer Arena at iceSheffield, Sheffield
23 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DADate & 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 2JADate & Time:
December 5th, 2023 7:00pm
Sophie Ellis Bextor – Christmas Kitchen Disco at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall, Sheffield
Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JADate & Time:
December 3rd, 2023 7:30pm20 Years of Magic Christmas Shows at Bauer Arena at iceSheffield, Sheffield
23 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DADate & Time:
December 8th, 2023 12:00pm20 Years of Magic Christmas Shows at Bauer Arena at iceSheffield, Sheffield
23 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DADate & Time:
December 8th, 2023 7:30pm
Everly Pregnant Brothers Christmas Special at O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield
37 – 43 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PNDate & Time:
December 15th, 2023 7:00pm20 Years of Magic Christmas Shows at Bauer Arena at iceSheffield, Sheffield
23 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DADate & Time:
December 9th, 2023 7:30pm
Mother Mother at O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield
37 – 43 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PNDate & Time:
February 17th, 2024 7:00pm
Bowie Experience at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall, Sheffield
Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JADate & Time:
February 4th, 2024 7:30pm
The Amazons at Leadmill, Sheffield
6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 4SEDate & Time:
December 13th, 2023 7:30pm
Very British Problems at Leadmill, Sheffield
6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 4SEDate & Time:
January 28th, 2024 6:30pmSheffield 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.