Elswick Travel Guide

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Popular places to visit

St. James\' Park

St. James' Park

Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.

St. James' Park
Quayside which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a bridge

Quayside

Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.

Quayside
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
Sage Gateshead which includes modern architecture and a city

The Glasshouse

This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.

The Glasshouse
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
Castle Keep featuring heritage architecture and a city

Castle Keep

Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.

Castle Keep

Things to do

Newcastle Castle Keep - Norman stone keep in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

฿547
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle

1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle

฿875
per adult
1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
Explore Newcastle in 90 Minutes with a Local

Explore Newcastle in 90 Minutes with a Local

฿6,916
per adult
Explore Newcastle in 90 Minutes with a Local
Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

฿3,589
per adult
Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations
Northumberland Castles & Coast Interactive Travel Guide

Northumberland Castles & Coast–Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

฿569
per traveller
Northumberland Castles & Coast–Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
Bar & Club Night entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle

Bar & Club Night entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle

฿525
per adult
Bar & Club Night entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle
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Top hotels in Elswick

Rooms Inn

Rooms Inn

3 out of 5
40 West Parade, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is ฿1,795 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,795
฿2,154 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and tidy and quiet and convenient"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Rooms Inn
Citysteps Newcastle West

Citysteps Newcastle West

2 out of 5
157 Elswick Rd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is ฿1,632 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,632
฿1,958 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and slippers. Popular attractions St. James' Park and Quayside are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
"staff were lovley so helpful and very acomodating"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Citysteps Newcastle West
Grainger Apartments

Grainger Apartments

3 out of 5
Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is ฿2,720 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿2,720
฿3,264 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), wired Internet (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions St. ...
6.4/10 (24 reviews)
The Smell
"The whole building smells disgusting, it was horrible. My room and bathroom smelt equally as bad upon arrive."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Grainger Apartments
The New Mill Apartments

The New Mill Apartments

3 out of 5
2 Hartington St, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,590 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,590
฿5,179 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Select Comfort beds. Popular attractions St. James' Park and Quayside ...
"We had a good stay, when ringing for support to find the entrance and how to enter was very supported and sent all necessary details, free parking close by and isn’t too far a drive away from everything. Very quiet no banging through the night etc."

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

The New Mill Apartments
Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Newgate Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is ฿2,729 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,729
฿3,274 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Hotel was in a great location. Everything was lovely. For me it wasn’t a problem but for some staying there the noise from the pub next door loud talking and the roaring cars."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Dakota Newcastle

Dakota Newcastle

3 out of 5
112 Quayside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Quayside and St. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
"Excellent stop over in Newcastle - up to usual Dakota standards 😊"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Elswick

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Fenham

Fenham is well liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. James' Park and Chinatown are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Fenham
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal showing café scenes, street scenes 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
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Newcastle City Center

Northumberland Street and Grey's Monument are top sights in Newcastle City Center, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Monument Station or Haymarket Station to see more sights in the area.

Newcastle City Center
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Swalwell

4/5(132 area reviews)

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Swalwell, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Intu and Utilita Arena Newcastle are just a few notable stops.

Swalwell
Quayside showing a bridge, modern architecture 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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Whickham

4/5(14 area reviews)

Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.

Whickham

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