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 family-friendly 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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Top hotels in Newcastle City Centre
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Loved the self check-in & out. Rooms clean and exactly what we needed for 1 night stay. Will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Always great, especially happy hour! Fab views and renovated rooms.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Breakfast was lovely, room was practical and the staff were lovely- one person went above and beyond by driving my friends to their hotel when they couldn't get an Uber after the event we attended
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
QT Newcastle
Location is great for both shopping and walking over to the beach.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Crystalbrook Kingsley
Anniversary stay. Close to dinner and breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
ibis Newcastle
Very good stay. Power points need USB outlet for phone.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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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.
