Newcastle City Center Travel Guide
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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.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral
Visit this historic church to see its fine stained-glass windows and one of Europe’s largest collections of ledger stones.
Grey's Monument
Gaze up at this striking column commemorating a major change in politics. Enjoy the views from the top.
Activities
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Our pick of the best Newcastle City Center Hotel Deals
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
An excellent price for the quality of room and amenities offered. Staff were friendly, showed interest. Booked for convenience to attend a gig but I got a much needed good night's sleep too and I cannot thank you enough!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Royal Station Hotel
This is a lovely hotel right at the station in the city centre. It felt very safe and i appreciated the chain on the bedroom door for extra peace of mind as a solo traveller. The staff were friendly and professional. My room on the 4 floor was super clean, if a little tired looking. I liked the cosiness ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
We didn't eat breakfast when we stayed.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
Lovely staff. Very very convenient location. Bedroom carpet looked dated though bedding was good. Spring bed creaked a little.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Grey Street Hotel
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel is very convenient, a short walk from the metro station and easy access to all areas of the city on foot. Some of the stairs are a little steep but it is an old buidling retaining much of the original features so it is to be expected. Hoovering could have been ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle
Been here few times over few years. Affordable and budget friendly. Close to the central station. Rooms are always clean and well-tidied.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle City Center
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
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
While there might not be top attractions in Elswick, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Utilita Arena Newcastle and O2 Academy Newcastle.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Jesmond Cricket Ground and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Visit Berwick Hill
- Bigg Market
- Visit Birtley
- Visit Blaydon on Tyne
- Visit Burnopfield
- Castle Keep
- Central Arcade
- Chinatown
- Visit Chopwell
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Visit Gateshead
- Great North Museum-Hancock
- Grey's Monument
- Visit Heddon-on-the-Wall
- Visit Kibblesworth
- Laing Art Gallery
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Discovery Museum
- Visit Fenham
- Visit Gosforth
- Visit Jesmond
- Visit Lemington
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral
- Visit Sunderland City Centre
- Visit Sunniside
- Visit Swalwell
- Visit Tynemouth
- Visit Whickham
- Visit Winlaton Mill
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Holidays
- Visit Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Visit North Shields
- Northumberland Street
- Quayside
- Visit Rowlands Gill
- Visit Ryton
- Visit Seaton Burn
- Visit Seaton Delaval
- Visit Seaton Sluice
- Visit Shiremoor
- Visit South Shields
- St. James' Park
- System
- The Gate
- The Glasshouse
- Tyne Bridge
- Visit Wallsend
- Visit Whitley Bay
- Visit Wylam
