Newcastle City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Newcastle City Center
Newcastle City Center
Newcastle City Center
Newcastle City Center
Newcastle City Center

Popular places to visit

Northumbria University

Northumbria University

The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.

Northumbria University
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal featuring theatre scenes and interior views

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal

Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Chinatown showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Chinatown

A collection of Asian restaurants and supermarkets create an interesting cultural district in Newcastle’s historic Grainger Town area.

Chinatown
The Gate

The Gate

From early in the morning until late at night, this leisure complex is a one-stop destination for dining and entertainment in Newcastle city center.

The Gate
Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Nicholas\' Cathedral showing religious aspects, a church or cathedral and interior views

Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral

Visit this historic church to see its fine stained-glass windows and one of Europe’s largest collections of ledger stones.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral
Grey\'s Monument which includes skyline, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Grey's Monument

Gaze up at this striking column commemorating a major change in politics. Enjoy the views from the top.

Grey's Monument

Activities

Blackfriars

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

NZ$69
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Sights in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

NZ$11
per adult
Newcastle upon Tyne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

NZ$46
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

NZ$50
per adult
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
Newcastle Castle Keep - Norman stone keep in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

NZ$29
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour of Newcastle

Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour of Newcastle

NZ$97
per adult
Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour of Newcastle
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Our pick of the best Newcastle City Center Hotel Deals

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is NZ$161 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$161
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Loud music at the front of the hotel until 2315, after that no problems, breakfast ok, but literally ok."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Royal Station Hotel

Royal Station Hotel

3 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is NZ$157 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$157
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,624 reviews)
"Great location near the station but rooms at the front of the hotel are a bit noisy from the road. Big room, beds comfortable abd room clean. The health club is very tired and desperately needs refurb but pool nice and staff friendly."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Royal Station Hotel
Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Newgate Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is NZ$167 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$167
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location - walked to the stadium and dinner. Room was clean and good size. AC was hard to figure out and we ultimately ended up opening the window to cool off - not sure how much is user error vs the system itself. Would stay again tho if I was seeing another football game"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle

County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,081 reviews)
Same as 26th stay.
"The comments made after the stay on the 26th are relevant to this stay on the 27th."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
Grey Street Hotel

Grey Street Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-12 Grey Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location. Very friendly and professional staff."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Grey Street Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is NZ$129 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$129
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,092 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Slight buzzing noise from my room but wasn’t too interfering. Nice staff and great location."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle City Center

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal featuring a city, heritage architecture and cycling

Grainger Town

While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.

Grainger Town
Quayside which includes a bridge, a river or creek and a city

Quayside

If you're spending some time in Quayside, Quayside and Trinity Maritime Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Quayside
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Ouseburn

If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.

Ouseburn
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Jesmond

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Jesmond. Spend some time visiting top spots like Jesmond Cricket Ground, and catch the metro at West Jesmond Station or Jesmond Station to see more of the area.

Jesmond
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Elswick

While there might not be top attractions in Elswick, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Utilita Arena Newcastle and O2 Academy Newcastle.

Elswick
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Heaton

While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Jesmond Cricket Ground and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.

Heaton

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