Hotels in Newcastle Upon Tyne

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It has a well-deserved reputation as a hard-partying city, and the independent spirit of Newcastle is evident everywhere, ensuring its visitors always receive an enveloping warm welcome. Located on the River Tyne in North East England, the city is full of friendly Geordies (the name for locals), football freaks and students. You'll also enjoy its many wonderful bridges, traditions and strong cultural legacy. The eighth-largest city in the UK has more than enough to keep you occupied, but it's also a great base for exploring the surrounding enigmatic region of England.

The city presents a whole host of excellent and welcoming accommodation options for holidayers. Within and surrounding the central area, there are numerous cheap hotels available in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Neighbourhoods of Newcastle upon Tyne

Every area of the city has something to attract visitors to its streets, but some of the most interesting and popular areas include the following:

  • City Centre: The historical heart is the hub of cultural attractions. It's a large area divided into several smaller neighbourhoods, including Quayside, Central Station, Grainger Town, Haymarket, Gallowgate, Monument and Chinatown.
  • Quayside: With four bridges across the Tyne, this area is modern and known for its pulsating nightlife.
  • Central Station: Named for the railway station, it's another hub of nightlife. It's where you can find the cathedral, various museums and the city's LGBT+ area known as the Pink Triangle.
  • Grainger Town: This antique area is dominated by large four-storey buildings and the Victorian indoor market. Of its 450 buildings, 244 have listed statuses.
  • Chinatown: Signified by the Paifang (Chinese arch), this is is one of only seven recognised Chinatown districts in the UK. Visitors love the restaurants, shops and access to The Gate. It's a large shopping centre with a leisurely complex, casino and cinema.
  • Gallowgate: This area is primarily known for the hallowed grounds of Newcastle FC, but it is also home to Leazes Park, a Grade II-listed urban park.

What to see and do in Newcastle upon Tyne

From ancient sites to technologically advanced centres, there are city attractions to suit all ages of people. Top sights and activities include:

  • The Castle: Only the Black Gate and Norman Keep remain, but they both hold interesting exhibits telling the city’s story. Check out the stunning views from the keep.
  • St. Nicholas Cathedral: With origins dating back to 1091, this church's 14th-century lantern spire makes it highly distinguishable.
  • Great North Museum: With everything from dinosaur fossils to Egyptian mummies and Samurai warrior swords, there's a surprise around every corner in this fascinating collection.
  • Life Science Centre: You'll learn some secrets to life through exciting and thought-provoking interactive exhibits.
  • Ouseburn Farm: This community farm is a charm for kids and adults alike.
  • Gateshead: On the opposite side, you can easily reach the town's centre from any of the seven bridges here. The attractions here include the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and the Angel of the North.
  • Tynemouth: Take a short 10-mile trip to enjoy a day at the beach. Tynemouth's beaches are a pleasing mix of small bays and a stretch of fine sand (Longsands Beach).

What to eat in Newcastle upon Tyne

Geordie food is hearty and comforting, and its deep roots come from feeding miners and shipbuilders. Local icons are:

  • Pan Haggerty: Thinly sliced potatoes layered with fried onions and cheddar cheese
  • Singin’ Hinnies: A flat scone, made with lard and currants, cooked on a griddle.
  • Stotty: A heavy and stodgy textured loaf with a central dimple.
  • Pease Pudding: Split yellow peas are made into a pasty puree.
  • Tyneside Floddies: A hash-brown-style cake made of grated potato, onion and bacon.
  • Newcastle Brown Ale: Although it originates from the city and has an iconic status, this ale is now brewed in Yorkshire.

Typical events and festivals in Newcastle upon Tyne

If you’re in Newcastle upon Tyne between June and August, you can expect to find something exciting pretty much every week. Some of the most popular events in the area include:

  • The Hoppings: The largest collection of travelling funfairs gather around Town Moor every year in June.
  • Community Green Festival: A range of environmentally conscious events takes place in June at Leazes Park.
  • Ouseburn Festival: Family-orientated fun and a carnival parade happens in July near the city's centre
  • Newcastle Mela: A noisy, colourful celebration of the Indian Sub-Continent fills August's bank holiday weekend.

How to move around in Newcastle upon Tyne

The metro train service and the town's numerous bus routes make it easy to get about. Still, much of the city's centre is easy to navigate on foot. There are also other major transport links, including the international airport, motorways, major road connections and the national coach service. You'll have no problems when it comes to moving in, around or out of the Newcastle area.

The climate in Newcastle upon Tyne

The best time to visit the town is either July or August. These two months bring about average temperatures reaching daily highs of 20° C. Thanks to the protection of the Pennines, Newcastle is one of the UK's driest cities. What's more, winter temperatures usually remain above freezing, meaning no lovely sub-zero extremes.

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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Newcastle Upon Tyne

The most centrally located hotels in Newcastle Upon Tyne with the best ratings are: Hotel Staybridge Suites Newcastle, Hotel Premier Suites Newcastle and Kensington House Aparthotel.

Hotel Britannia Newcastle Airport is the closest one to Newcastle Upon TyneNewcastle.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in Newcastle Upon Tyne, we recommend Hotel The Beamish Park, Hotel Malmaison Newcastle and Kensington House Aparthotel.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in Newcastle Upon Tyne are Hotel Best Western New Kent, Hotel Holiday Inn Newcastlejesmond and Hotel Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park.

If you want to save time, the hotels in Newcastle Upon Tyne with express check-in and check-out are Hotel Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park, Novotel Newcastle Airport and Hotel Leonardo Newcastle.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Newcastle Upon Tyne are Hotel The Beamish Park, Hotel Malmaison Newcastle and Kensington House Aparthotel.

In Newcastle Upon Tyne, Hotel Staybridge Suites Newcastle, Hotel The Beamish Park and Hotel Malmaison Newcastle offer 24-hour front desk service.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Newcastle Upon Tyne, like Kensington House Aparthotel, Hotel Indigo Newcastle or Hotel Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park.

The best hotels with a pool in Newcastle Upon Tyne are Hotel Royal Station, Hotel Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park and Novotel Newcastle Airport.

The best-rated hotels in Newcastle Upon Tyne with a gym are Hotel Staybridge Suites Newcastle, Hotel Malmaison Newcastle and Hotel Indigo Newcastle.