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: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

AU$45
per adult
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

AU$41
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
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
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

AU$41
per adult
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

AU$37
per adult
Durham History Tour
See all activities in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Our pick of the best Elswick Hotel Deals

Rooms Inn

Rooms Inn

3 out of 5
40 West Parade, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$88 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$88
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Lovely location to travel in and out of the toon. Staff were all friendly and polite and the room was nice and clean."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Rooms Inn
Citysteps Hotels Newcastle West

Citysteps Hotels Newcastle West

2 out of 5
157 Elswick Rd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$85 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$85
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good amenities"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Citysteps Hotels Newcastle West
Bentinck Apartments

Bentinck Apartments

4 out of 5
4 Bentinck Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$149 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$149
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (65 reviews)
Pleasantly surprised!
"Would usually book a hotel as moving child to Newcastle Uni but due to home match and lots of other parents moving their kids in, hotels were thin on the ground! Picked the apartments and was pleasantly surprised. Ticked all the boxes and great to have a small kitchen. Had everything we needed. Only ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Bentinck Apartments
The New Mill Apartments

The New Mill Apartments

3 out of 5
2 Hartington St, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$266 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$266
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
"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
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$178 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$178
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Lovely hotel, really good location, a bit expensive for what it is but I had a good time."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Royal Station Hotel

Royal Station Hotel

3 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$121 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$121
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,620 reviews)
"The Royal Station Hotel its next to Newcastle Central Railway Station, coming by train & going back by train is handy, plus the hotel has a Swimming Pool in the Leisure Centre."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 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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