Opal Tower

Opal Tower is a 27-story high-rise building in the Arena Quarter north of Leeds city center that houses 542 student rooms. The building offers various accommodation types including cluster flats, standard rooms with private bathrooms, and studio apartments on upper floors.

Construction started in 2007 following demolition of the Londoner pub and opened to students in 2008. The building was part of the area's transformation into a modern student quarter.

The building marks the expansion of student life in Leeds and shapes the identity of the Arena Quarter with its modern form. It reflects how the city has evolved into a major destination for higher education.

The building sits at the edge of the city center with good access to nearby university campuses. Its varied room types make it easy to understand the different living arrangements available to students.

The building rises to a notable height and ranks among the tallest structures in the city, shaping the changing skyline of Leeds. Its location in the Arena Quarter makes it a key landmark in the city's ongoing evolution.

Location: Leeds

Inception: 2008

Floors above the ground: 27

Height: 82 m

Address: Opal 3, Wade Lane, Leeds, LS2 8PS

GPS coordinates: 53.80279,-1.54128

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23