About Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle and Gateshead sit on either side of the Tyne, linked by the Tyne Bridge and the tilting Millennium Bridge. The Quayside, Baltic and Sage attract culture lovers; the nightlife is famous. The coast and Northumberland are on the doorstep.
Top attractions in and around Newcastle upon Tyne
- Quayside
- Tyne Bridge
- Millennium Bridge
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- The Sage Gateshead
- Newcastle Castle
- Great North Museum
- Grey Street
- Jesmond Dene
- Tynemouth (coast)
Getting there
Main train station: Newcastle Central (London King's Cross ~3h, Edinburgh ~1h 30m)
Airport(s): Newcastle International (Metro to city centre)
Tyne and Wear Metro serves Newcastle, Gateshead, coast and airport.
Top 10 hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne
Jesmond Dene House
Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2EY
Elegant Arts and Crafts mansion hotel with award-winning restaurant.
Malmaison Newcastle
104 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DX
Boutique hotel in a converted warehouse on the Quayside.
Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle
15 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE
Modern hotel with compact rooms near Central Station.
The Vermont Hotel
Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
Stylish hotel with rooftop bar and city views.
Hotel Indigo Newcastle
2-8 Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5XU
Boutique hotel with locally-inspired design.
Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
Baron House, Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5EN
Modern hotel with free breakfast near the Quayside.
Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre
New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8BS
Reliable budget option in the city centre.
The County Hotel
Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DF
Historic hotel near Central Station with character.
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SD
Contemporary hotel with restaurant and bar.
Ibis Newcastle Quayside
The Quayside, Close, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RT
Budget hotel with views of the Tyne bridges.