Newcastle City Center
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.
Bigg Market
During your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bigg Market. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theater scene.
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.
Things to do
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour
Newcastle: Grainger Town & Quayside Street Food Tour
Top hotels in Newcastle City Center
The County Hotel, Newcastle
"When on route to the hotel the lady answering the phone was amazing. The hotels location is really good. Upon check I was told tea, coffee, biscuits and water is complimentary. My invoice shows for 2 small bottle I was charge 2.95 each! Won’t be staying with county hotel again or its chain partners ..."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Royal Station Hotel
"Fresh breakfast plenty of choice"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
"The toothbrush and toothpaste was most welcome, nice touch!"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
"The whole hotel could do with a paint and a good clean many areas were dirty and our shower flooded the bathroom as the drain is outside the shower."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Grey Street Hotel
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Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle
"As central as you can get, clean, comfortable room with a good buffet breakfast. Really good value - highly recommended 👍"
Reviewed on May 17, 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 Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
Quayside
If you're spending some time in Quayside, Quayside and Live Theatre Newcastle 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
Consider a visit to Jesmond Cricket Ground and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Jesmond. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at West Jesmond Station or Jesmond Station.
Elswick
While visiting Elswick, you might make a stop by sights like Utilita Arena Newcastle and Elswick Community Leisure Centre.
Heaton
Though Heaton might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jesmond Cricket Ground and Quayside.
