Newcastle City Center Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Chinatown
A collection of Asian restaurants and supermarkets create an interesting cultural district in Newcastle’s historic Grainger Town area.
The Gate
From early in the morning until late at night, this leisure complex is a one-stop destination for dining and entertainment in Newcastle city center.
Eldon Square Shopping Centre
During your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eldon Square Shopping Centre. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Northumberland Street
During your visit to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Northumberland Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour
Newcastle Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Top hotels in Newcastle City Center
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Room and hotel clean and nice check in staff. Disappointed with breakfast at the hotel. We went to breakfast a hour before the finish time and no pastries, not much variety of fruit, had to wait a long time for hot food items to be replenished and also just instant coffee no coffee machine to pick ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Love to stay at the Maldron when in Belfast, its very central to everything and an easy 5 minute walk from the Metro station (Monument). Its very clean and comfortable and has a great bar and lobby area for relaxing.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Grey Street Hotel
Stunning room
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Royal Station Hotel
We stayed for 3 nights - the room wasn’t serviced until up to 5pm each day so we couldn’t relax in the way we wanted after a day exploring. Water/tea/milk/towels weren’t replenished so had to go down to reception and ask for replacements. We had a very cold room on the Saturday evening getting ready ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle
Clean room, which was perfectly fine for one night. Amenities very limited but there's plenty nearby.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
Great location and 1km from St James Park
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle City Center
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Grainger Market and Bigg Market.
Quayside
If you're spending some time in Quayside, Quayside and Trinity Maritime Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Ouseburn
If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.
Jesmond
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Jesmond. Spend some time visiting top spots like Jesmond Cricket Ground, and catch the metro at West Jesmond Station or Jesmond Station to see more of the area.
Elswick
If you're spending some time in Elswick, Utilita Arena Newcastle and Elswick Community Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Civic Centre and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.
