Quayside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
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.
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.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
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.
Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.
Activities
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Our pick of the best Quayside Hotel Deals
Dakota Newcastle
Excellent helpful staff, room very comfortable and relaxing, we could not fault the hotel in any aspect.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Malmaison Newcastle
Lovely breakfast cooked to order. Room fabulous. Lovely friendly and professional service
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
A bigger frying would be good in the room.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Great hotel in excellent location. All staff were really friendly and provided helpful information about the hotel's services. Bed was very comfortable and room was a good size and very clean. Quality bed linen and towels too. Plenty of choice of cooked and continental style breakfast items. Really ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle
Our check-in was split up into two (given that one of the rooms within our party was not ready for check in) The girl who checked us in for on the first occasion was miserable and was not wearing a name badge (otherwise I would have complained about her) She failed to provide details regarding our ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
It again was a good stay.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Quayside
Ouseburn
If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Jesmond Cricket Ground and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
