Elswick Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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 featuring 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 showing 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

Activities

Blackfriars

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

AU$61
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Newcastle Castle Keep - Norman stone keep in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

AU$26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour of Newcastle

Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour of Newcastle

AU$86
per adult
Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour of Newcastle
1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle

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

AU$41
per adult
1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

AU$168
per adult
Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour

Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour

AU$18
per traveller
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Elswick Hotel Deals

Rooms Inn

Rooms Inn

3 out of 5
40 West Parade, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$101 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$101
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Budget friendly, and close o shops city centre."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Rooms Inn
Citysteps Newcastle West

Citysteps Newcastle West

2 out of 5
157 Elswick Rd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$89 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$89
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and slippers. Popular attractions St. James' Park and Quayside are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 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 AU$154 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$154
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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
The price is AU$244 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$244
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Bentinck Apartments

Bentinck Apartments

4 out of 5
4 Bentinck Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$162 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$162
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions St. James' ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Fab little apartment. Really clean and ideal for a 3 night stay while my daughter was having surgery in the RVI - ideal location too. Really friendly staff too."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2023

Bentinck Apartments
Royal Station Hotel

Royal Station Hotel

3 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$124 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$124
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,603 reviews)
Good for money
"Deluxe double was very large. Freshly painted. Comfortable bed. Decor is adequate and they have tea/coffee in room and microwave. We had to leave windows ajar due to fresh paint smell and it was very noisy outside due to bar crowds. Room overlooked the Hampton Hotel eyesore"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Royal Station Hotel
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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 featuring a city, heritage architecture 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

4.5/5(6 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 which includes a bridge, a river or creek 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

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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