Best places to stay in Newcastle upon Tyne
United with its twin city Gateshead via 7 bridges on the River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne is your perfect ‘party city’. The city and its neighbourhoods offer the complete package of a vibrant nightlife, award-winning dining, inspiring heritage and architecture, as well as fantastic shopping facilities.
City Centre
The city centre is the main cultural and commercial centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. Plenty of dining, nightlife, shopping, and home to popular historic sites and museums, staying within the city centre is a great way to explore this port city as well as enjoy views of the River Tyne. You will find plenty of hotels in this area catering to a wide range of budgets. Enjoy your stay at The Vermont Hotel, which combines 1930s glamour with contemporary elegance, and is located next to the Castle Keep. Alternatively, stay at The Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle, a chic, boutique-style hotel that puts you steps away from all the popular attractions, and is located in the former head office building of the world-famous Scottish & Newcastle Brewery.
Jesmond
With a large student population in the area, Jesmond has a multitude of pocket-friendly bars and restaurants, a buzzing nightlife, and several quirky shops and boutiques. You might want to consider staying at the redbrick townhouse property of the Newcastle Jesmond Hotel or stay in modern designer rooms at the New Northumbria Hotel on Osborne Road. You also have the Jesmond Dene House, a grand city mansion with a charming country house ambience.
Grainger Town
This is a neighbourhood of historic buildings and monuments, home to the Theatre Royal, and offers a wide range of bars, restaurants, and galleries. Stay in stylish rooms at the Victorian property of The Country Hotel located directly opposite Newcastle train station. Or choose The Royal Station Hotel, also located in an elegant Victorian building and featuring an indoor heated swimming pool.
Quayside
A historic part of the city offering views of the River Tyne and its bridges, Quayside is home to several popular attractions along the waterfront. Stay in stylish rooms with splendid water views at the Copthorne Hotel, or enjoy the upscale rooms and vibrant atmosphere of the Malmaison Newcastle hotel on the Quayside.
Cheap hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne
There are several options for a cheap stay in Newcastle upon Tyne. In the Grainger Town neighbourhood, you have hostel-style accommodation at the Heroes Hotel or the cheery bright rooms of Albatross, on Grainger Street. You can also consider the Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle for colourful, contemporary rooms in the heart of the city centre. At the Quayside, you can look at the Travelodge Newcastle Central Hotel or Premier Inn Newcastle Quayside. Both properties offer an excellent central location, stunning views of River Tyne, and functional rooms at budget prices.