Newcastle City Centre Travel Guide

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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 Museum
Newcastle showing a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

Merewether Ocean Baths
Foreshore Park

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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park

Things to do

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

฿714
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

฿2,101
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

฿1,471
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

฿714
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

฿6,197
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

฿7,752
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
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Top hotels in Newcastle City Centre

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿3,494 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,494
฿3,843 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (520 reviews)
"Exceptionally clean, modern accommodation. I was most pleasantly surprised by the library which is an excellent co working space - perfect for business travel. There are plenty of dining options within safe walking distance and the staff were really helpful. The only downside is the parking. It’s ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿4,650 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,650
฿5,115 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is ฿3,258 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,258
฿3,584 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, staff are very friendly and the breakfast was also very good. Easy walk to the harbour with a number of options for dining and drinks."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿3,933 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,933
฿4,326 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (407 reviews)
"Classy hotel. Friendly & professional staff. Parking could be better."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

QT Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿4,072 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,072
฿4,480 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (545 reviews)
"Beautiful modern and comfortable room."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Crystalbrook Kingsley
Mercure Newcastle

Mercure Newcastle

4 out of 5
Corner Of King And Steel Streets, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is ฿2,696 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,696
฿2,965 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay. Not too far from anything especially if you enjoy walking."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Mercure Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle City Centre

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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.

Newcastle West
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Cooks Hill

Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.

Cooks Hill
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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.

The Hill
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Bar Beach

Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bar Beach
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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.

Stockton
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Hamilton

Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

Hamilton

Newcastle City Centre Travel Guide