Newcastle City Centre Travel Guide
Newcastle
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Popular places to visit
Newcastle Museum
Upload your portrait to the Face Wall, see a 19th-century locomotive and play with fire in the steel manufacturing simulation of this fascinating museum.
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Foreshore Park
Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Top hotels in Newcastle City Centre
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Loved our stay here
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great price, cheap parking & breakfast included. The location is good, the rooms are fine and the hotel is clean and well presented. The staff are excellent. Definitely recommended !!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Charged more than was quoted, otherwise very good
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Loved everything about it
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Mercure Newcastle
Staff were very courteous. Room was lovely. Great breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
ibis Newcastle
The stay was nice and easy and staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle West
Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
The Hill
The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
