Leicester is a city where old meets new. Ancient Roman baths and a steam train can be found here, along with National Space Centre and modern-day bars and pubs. The city has a lot to offer its guests. Finding the right accommodation can go a long way in making sure that you enjoy your trip to one of the biggest cities in the country. Check out this list of the top Airbnb vacation rentals if you’re looking for a place to stay in the city.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2024.
1. The Acacia (from USD 200)
Treat yourself to a luxurious escape in Leicester and book The Acacia, a beautiful condo unit in the city center. Inside this rental, there are two plush beds for four people, but two more people can be accommodated on the air mattress in the living room. The living room also has a 55-in television with access to streaming platforms and a Bluetooth sound system, so you can have an immersive movie-watching experience here. If you need to work during your stay, a dedicated workspace is available.
The kitchen has all the essential appliances and utensils, allowing you to prepare delicious meals like a chef. If you’re not in the mood to cook, you can simply head out to dine at one of the trendy restaurants in the area.
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gorgeous apartment great for a stay of any lengthgreat communication with mihir simple check-in and a fantastic apartment with all the amenities you needthe apartment was absolutely gorgeous lots of amenities spacious and cleanabsolutely stunning apartment it looks exactly like the pictureshowever i would still highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a stay in leicesterCleanliness:
clean comfortable and v relaxingit was so beautiful clean and very welcomingit’s extremely clean and very well thought outi highly recommend very clean and better than a hotel in leicester 5 starts mihir a very friendly hostthe apartment is clean and modern and very close to the townHost:
thank you for being the best hostmihir is a great hostmany thanks to the hostmihir was a great host who was very accommodating and helpfulamazing host amazing apartment will be staying there againRead more reviewsLocation:
great location too in the centre but away from all the noisegood location and the apartment is nicecar park is gated and securenicely furnished - lovely location and parking was great toogreat location flat is nicely done mihir is very responsive
2. Modern apartment with free parking (from USD 101)
Make yourself at home when you stay in this modern apartment. This rental has a double bed and sofa bed, so up to four people can be accommodated here. A crib is also available if you’re traveling with a baby. Additionally, this unit has a fully equipped kitchen for your dining needs and a cozy living area with a 50-in smart television and high-speed WiFi for entertainment purposes.
Outside, there’s a shared patio and a private backyard where you can relax at the end of the day, enjoying a refreshing drink and the cool breeze. If you’re driving to Leicester, you can park it on the premises at no extra charge.
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coffee machine and big tv were an added bonusi loved the comfy bed massive tv and shower (one of the best i've ever used)Cleanliness:
nice clean and comfortable flatvery nice clean and spacious placealso sparking clean would return in a heartbeatclean and stylish along with a great tv as wellcozy warm cleanHost:
khalid was a kind and caring hostkhalid was a wonderful host who took care of all of our needs from before our arrival onwardskhalid is a fantastic hostkhalid was so friendly thank you for making us feel so safe welcomed and reassuredhost left the key in a lockbox he's friendly and super politeRead more reviewsLocation:
great stay in a great location as it is near 2 tescosgreat location close to braunstone gate narborough road and a short walk to townkhalid's place is in a excellent locationfantastic place to stay comfortable and close to the city centerabsolutely great location as it is right near 2 tescos one express and one extra
3. Cozy studio unit best suited for solo travelers and couples (from USD 61)
With one double bed, this cozy studio unit is best suited for solo travelers and couples. It also has a 45-in smart television with a DVD player, so you can have a fun movie marathon in your spare time. WiFi is available, so you can stream movies on your devices if you want to. Meanwhile, the kitchen has everything you need to prepare delicious meals.
For your convenience, there’s a free washer inside the unit. Free parking on the premises and the street is also available for guests with cars.
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great comfortable place with all amenities neededwould recommend adele's apartmentit’s equipped with everything you need including good wifi smart tv with netflix and lots of kitchen utensilsanother fantastic stay at adele's studio apartmentwe loved that apartment and we really want to thank you adele for her incredible hospitalityCleanliness:
very clean and tidy flata very comfortable stay very clean and tidya clean tidy quiet and lovely placethe apartment was spotless with really thoughtful items on my arrival (milk fruit & muffin etcadele’s place is clean and tidy and a cozy place to beHost:
the host is very kind and thoughtfulcommunication with the host is very good and she is very helpful with anything you needadele was extremely nice and helpful with very quick responses whenever we had any questionsadele is a kind and lovely hostRead more reviewsLocation:
easy parking close byawesome location and easy parkinggood location as wella very cosy cute little placegreat little place walking distance to 2 parks and only a 10 min car ride to city center
4. Comfortable house near the city center (from USD 108)
Make yourself comfortable in this lovely Victorian terraced house. This property has two double beds for four people, a well-equipped kitchenette for your dining needs, and a television for entertainment. An office area is also available if you need to work during your stay in Leicester.
During lazy afternoons, feel free to lounge on the patio or in the private backyard, sipping a cold drink and enjoying the fresh air. If you’re in the mood for sightseeing, the city center is only a few minutes away, so be sure to check out the local attractions, restaurants, and shops.
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bed was super comfyCleanliness:
lovely clean and comfy housevery clean and comfortable venue excellent facilities and cleanlinesssuper clean and tidy and lovely decoratedcaroline’s house was spotlessly clean warm cozy and very welcomingthe property was very clean and the stay was a great experienceHost:
the host is quick to respond and help whenever you message herthe owner is helpful and prompt in replyinggreat super helpful hostgreat place and very responsive hostvery lovely home and caroline was very helpful when i had questions would definitely stay here again :)Read more reviewsLocation:
gorgeous flat in a great locationthe location was perfect - a short walk to stores shops bakeries etca comfortable victorian terraced house within walking distance of leicester city centre and the universitygreat property in a really good locationexcellent location in clarendon park - an easy walk to shops groceries and eateries
5. Double bedroom in the heart of Leicester (from USD 39)
This room for rent, which can comfortably fit two people, is found at the city center of Leicester and conveniently near supermarkets and eateries. Guests have access to the bathroom, the kitchen, and the backyard. For those who will be staying for over four days can use the washing machine without cost. Also, WiFi is available on the property. Guests can avail of the coffee, tea, and cereals during their stay. Lastly, a free overnight parking slot can be found about a minute away from the house.
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so easy to check in and good facilities - fast wifi and good tea selectionvery comfortable bed mattress and my colleague and i had a very peaceful nighti would like to book the room again in when i will back to leicester in futurethe beds were "stretched out" comfortable and the room setup was cosyi would like to book this room again when i come back to leicester in futureCleanliness:
please clean up your own dishes glasses ectmo's house is spotless; sparkly cleanvery clean relaxing and quiet roomgreat space nice and quiet and so clean and stylishreally pretty clean bright and stylishHost:
the host is always so nicenoor is such a lovely host always happy to help and offers quick responsesmo is a great hostreally nice accommodation and hostnoor is a friendly hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for visiting the cathedral and old townnice room and close to townit's in a good location fairly close to towngood location and clear instructions for check inthe location of the apartment is also really perfect
6. Owls Rest Sulby Reservoir Retreat (from USD 252)
Owls Rest at Northamptonshire features log houses along the banks of Sulby Reservoir. Despite its rough exterior, it actually has cozy interiors with modern amenities, including a fully-equipped kitchen and a wood-fired Sauna Pod. Environmentalists will like the fact that these homes are eco-friendly: solar panels are installed for electricity and a biomass boiler is available to keep guests warm. Accessibility features are installed on the property for wheelchair users. Do note that there is no WiFi here.
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lovely amount of space and great facilitiesa comfortable cabin with essentials such as coffee provided plus the extra touches of shortbread and winea lovely comfortable peaceful retreat with a warm friendly welcomeCleanliness:
perfectly clean and immaculately tidy and minimal yet homely and comfortablethe house is absolutely clean tidy and comfortablewe were warmly welcomed and the place was clean and cosythe cabin itself was immaculately clean and beautiful both inside and outeverything was as described and cleanHost:
great hosts and highly recommendedbut he was a great host without being too invasiveian and sylvia were fantastic hostsgreat hosts lovely place with everything you needian and sylvia are really brilliant hosts and very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location and very peacefulbeautiful location and great valueamazing stunning place and locationgorgeous cabin in a gorgeous locationsuch a wonderful stay in a lovey cabin located in a beautiful tranquil location
7. Private comfy room in a trendy area (from USD 37)
The room for rent, which is good for one person, is in a Victorian home with furnishings inspired by or dating from this historic period. However, visitors can still stay connected as there is WiFi access here.Guests can avail of the unlimited coffee and tea while staying in this property. They also have shared access to the bathroom. Last, but not least, guests can park along the street in front of the house for free.
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and the wifi worked brilliantlyroom and bed very comfortable and local amenities parks shops bars etc excellentthe bedroom with its spring bed was a nice size and comfortable enough with a nice rustic decorthe house is clean comes with a single bed two cushions toiletries ithe bathroom downstairs had an amazing showerCleanliness:
very clean nice quiet big roombee's is really nice clean and quietthe room is quiet clean and comfortablethe room is very comfortable and clean and niceher house is nice and cleanHost:
she is a lovely hostgreat facilities and great hostbee was a great host and has a lovely homebee is an amazing hostresponsive and helpful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very handy location and a nice walk through the park from the stationalso close to a lovely park that is adjacent to the universityeasy to get to from train station or by buslovely house in great locationvery quiet and nice location
8. Twin bedroom in a peaceful neighborhood (from USD 39)
This cozy room, which can fit two people, might not be the biggest place on this list, but its location makes this a place worth checking out. The house is just a 10-minute walk away from the city and just 12 minutes away from the Tigers Rugby Stadium. There are restaurants near the neighborhood where the property is, so food won’t be a problem. Rates are inclusive of breakfast.
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parking easily organised power sockets for laptop wifi code helpfully on the walland in your room there is a kettle milk etc and a complimentary bottle of waterthe stay included a nice continental breakfastthey made me feel very welcome and over breakfast i had a lovely conversationmoreover i had an unexpected breakfast that was better than many i had in hotels so farCleanliness:
clean and tidy rooms & bathroomthe house is clean tidy & beautifulgreat place to stay clean and very comfortablethe house is extremely tidy and cleanher place is clean and tidy lovely place highly recommendedHost:
lovely host in hannahthe host and her parents were kindthe breakfast provided was good and the hosts were very welcomingfriendly informative and awesome hostsgreat stay lovely host and very nice accommodationRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location near the thriving university district and within easy walking distance of the city centregreat location to explore and experience the citysuch a great place and would definitely choose to come here againlovely room in my favourite neighbourhood of leicesteri was interested in accessing de montfort university which was a pretty and short walk away
9. Detached double-bedroom house with parking
The room for rent, which is in an Edwardian home, can accommodate a maximum of three people. Guests have shared access to the lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. The city center is accessible either by walking or by public transport for those who do not have cars. It is also near the bus and train stations. Meanwhile, those who bring their cars to the property have free parking space on the premises.
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
2.73 km (1.7 mi) from Victoria ParkAccommodates: 3
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the room was as described and very comfortable sleepingtea coffee and bathroom soaps included and a very comfortable bed with many pillowsfantastically comfortable bed as wellcomfortable and quiet room in a residential part of leicesterCleanliness:
clean and tidy as alwaysplace clean and well keptthe house is clean and securevery spacious clean and homelyrooms were clean and fresh linen availableHost:
stuart is always helpfulstewart is a very nice hostthe host himself was very friendly and accommodatingamazing value and a lovely hostthe host was so great and very welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
great sized bedroom in good locationexcellent location and great value for moneythis listing was in a great location and had very secure private parkingfor the price it was great and within walking distance of the city centrehad a nice stay at a convenient location easy walk into town
10. West-end spaciousness - Comfy room with bathroom
The room is located in a beautiful Victorian home with a terrace. Guests have shared access to the bathroom. You can also make use of the kitchen in case you would like to prepare your own food. However, if you want to try out the local cuisine, there are a number of restaurants in close proximity from the house. There are also some supermarkets within the vicinity for those who may need to pick up some items.
Leicester, United Kingdom
2.26 km (1.4 mi) from Victoria ParkAccommodates: 3
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my son of 10 months old enjoyed crawling in the roomthe room is specious and has everything needed for study and relaxinglovely room now with a brand new double bed toothe room was really bright and the bathroom was suprisingly ‘posh’large comfortable room with two beds desk chair and wardrobe; nice large bathroom with walk-in shower and slipper bathCleanliness:
it’s a really clean housethe rooms are nice clean and spaciousmuriel’s place was super clean and stylishbesides that the place is super clean and spaciousa lovely space very clean and welcomingHost:
she was also a great hostmuriel was a charming hostmuriel was a fantastic hostmuriel is a great hostmuriel is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is very goodgood location as close to restaurants and shopsamazing value for money very close to leicester dmu and the city stadiuma lovely place to stay in a really central locationgreat house location and host
11. Trendy one-bedroom flat close to city center
The room for rent can fit two persons. The bed there is equipped with an anti-allergy mattress protector, good news for those prone to allergies. Guests can have WiFi access while here. The house, which is located in a quiet neighborhood, is just a 10- to 15-minute walk away from the city center and 2 minutes away from a grocery store. It is also near a number of restaurants. Please be aware that pets are not allowed here.
Leicester, United Kingdom
1.92 km (1.2 mi) from Victoria Park
12. Whole apartment in quiet area
This apartment is located in Old Aylestone Village, a historic part of Leicester. The fully-furnished apartment can accommodate a maximum of two people. Its kitchen can be used by those who want to prepare their own meals (a supermarket where you can buy ingredients is just nearby). Guests can request to have access to the washer and dryer should they need to take care of their laundry. The apartment, which is near the city center, is accessible by bus. Those who have a car, meanwhile, can park within the premises.
Leicester, United Kingdom
3.54 km (2.2 mi) from Victoria ParkSuperhostAccommodates: 2
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apartment quite small with little natural light but nice decor and all the amenities necessary for a comfortable staypaul's welcome & fully self-contained private apartment made our stay very comfortablecomfortable bed extra heater bath and thoughtful touches like organic milk and great local tipsas well as tea coffee milk and breakfast cereal which we really appreciatedenjoyed having the kitchen handy for preparing light mealsCleanliness:
otherwise very clean and comfortableclean tidy and very well equippedpaul ‘s self- contained apartment is well equipped very clean and tastefully decoratedlovely clean and comfortable mini apartmentthe apartment is very pleasant spotlessly clean and very comfortable and convenientHost:
paul is a great hostvery nice host and friendly and helpfulhosts very friendly welcoming and helpfulthey are very good hosts and nice peoplepaul and graeme are friendly hosts and responded immediately with any requests or suggestionsRead more reviewsLocation:
super easy to get into central leicester by bus or a lovely walkgreat place plus superb local pub a short walk awaylocation good as is the parkingand the trail close by is a lovely way to get into the heart of the citylocation is excellent not far from city but quiet cul de sac near to river and canal
13. Luxury studio flat in city center
The studio apartment, which can fit a maximum of two people, can be found in the city center, making just about every part of Leicester accessible to guests. The apartment offers a kitchen, a washer, an iron, and a hairdryer. Parking is available for a fee. Meanwhile, public transport is also available to those who will be commuting during their stay in Leicester. The coach station is just a five-minute walk away, while the train station is just 10 minutes away. Shops, bars, and restaurants can be found along the same street as the apartment, while supermarkets are nearby. Finally, the shopping district of Leicester is just three minutes away.
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
1.62 km (1.1 mi) from Victoria ParkTop guest reviews
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however the heater that was working heated up the room very wellfree wifi just ask for code“soap” in shower was more like shampoo and one heater wasn’t workingwould have made it more comfortableit is a walking distance from the city center and has all the amenities required for a comfortable stayCleanliness:
clean and cosy roomclean modern and very comfortableplace was clean and quietlovely clean and hospitable host with great communication highly recommendedvery clean and tidy place would recommend staying thereHost:
host very helpful and charmingamandeep is a great host toothe host is very responsive and helpful toogood value for money and host was quickamandeep is a fantastic hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in the citylovely studio in walking distance of the train stationgreat location in the middle of the citythe location is pretty central which is greatthe location was very good and close to the center
14. Cozy room available in Clarendon Park
The room for rent, which can fit two people, is conveniently located in Clarendon Park, a trendy district in Leicester. Guests have access to the communal spaces in the house, including the bathroom, the kitchen, and the garden. Guests can park their car along the street that runs in front of the house. Commuters, meanwhile, will be pleased to know that there are buses in the area they can take to get to the city center.
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
1.21 km (0.8 mi) from Victoria ParkTop guest reviews
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comfortable room friendly hosts and easy access to clarendon park and the rest of leicesterthe room is neat and organizedthe room was very quiet and i had a lovely night's sleep in the extremely comfortable bedthe room is cosy and it is comfortable enough for a couple of nights in the citywould happily recommend this truly "cosy room" to anyone looking for a warm welcome and excellent facilitiesCleanliness:
the place was very clean and quieta small clean room great for workit’s clean quiet & comfortableclean and good condition of shower roomthe room is small but very clean and comfortableHost:
sophia was an amazing hostshe is a great hosthost know how to welcoming guestsophia was an excellent host and very responsivelovely host would recommend 10/10Read more reviewsLocation:
location was also greateasy access to the train stationperfect location for a 1 night stopgreat location in a quiet area no far from city centerclose to queens road for nice restaurants and a nice walk to university
Cozy comfort at Leicester
Leicester might not be the conventional tourist drawer, but it has its own share of quaint attractions that attract travelers who want to explore places beyond the beaten frequently by tourists. The accommodations on this list perfectly match what Leicester has to offer: a homey, cozy place that invites people to come back for more.
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