Newcastle City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Newcastle Museum
Upload your portrait to the Face Wall, see a 19th-century locomotive and play with fire in the steel manufacturing simulation of this fascinating museum.
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Foreshore Park
Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie
Top hotels in Newcastle City Centre
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Very clean room with all the facilities and very good bed
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Clean new room, great area. Loved our stay!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Early check in was most appreciated. Paying extra for bigger room was well worthwhile. Special mention to Linda and Riley for friendly and excellent service.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Mercure Newcastle
Parking was a good price and easy accessible, room was clean, staff were very helpful and breakfast was fine but not alot of choices.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Great communication, location, spacious and clean. Just a shame that there’s no free street parking close by.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
QT Newcastle
Bar was well stocked and room was impressive
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle West
Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
The Hill
The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
