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
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Lovely hotel. Great quiet location but still in the city centre. This is my 2nd visit and already booked another date for January 26.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Junior suite was very nice. Handy to have a fridge and cooking facilities. Right across from the stadium and about 10 minutes walk from the train station.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
Great value and nice big apartment
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle
Floor to ceiling windows
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle
Great hotel very convenient for the city and close to shops and other attractions
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Grey Street Hotel
Amazing value for money. Close to shops and restaurants. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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 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, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Civic Centre 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
