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.

Eldon Square Shopping Centre
During your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eldon Square Shopping Centre. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Bigg Market
During your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bigg Market. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities

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

3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Our pick of the best Newcastle City Center Hotel Deals

Royal Station Hotel
Rooms could do with a refresh, a bit dated. Staff helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Very happy with the room (bed, shower, desk and tv great). Perfect location also. I will come back to try the food and drinks as was sadly only in the hotel for one night.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Grey Street Hotel
The location perfect
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Friendly welcome at this modern centrally placed hotel close to Monument metro station. Well appointed quiet room. Excellent breakfast, with plenty of options.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Kabannas Newcastle
Staff really good position of the hotel,was perfect for going just about anywhere
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle
Not terrible, not amazing
Reviewed on 16 Jan 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
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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum and Utilita Arena Newcastle.

Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Jesmond Cricket Ground and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newcastle City Center Travel Guide
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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




