Newcastle City Center Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Visit Newcastle City Center
Popular places to visit
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.
Things to do
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Top hotels in Newcastle City Center
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Reception staff quick & helpful. Room clean & spacious. Tea/Coffee/Kettle provided along with a microwave & fridge. Noisy music from NUFC bar opposite until early hours. Get a room at the back to avoid this. Good breakfast choice but pricey at £19.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
All staff helpful and kind
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Grey Street Hotel
Room very bijou shower needed attention on temp control if someone else used theirs in another room water stopped coming through your shower .Greeted by lovely young kind guy but younger female receptionists too busy on their mobiles didnt even say good morning to us when we did or eve or afternoon ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Royal Station Hotel
Very noisy at night Rooms are very tired
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle
Was very central and close to railway station
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
Great location and 1km from St James Park
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle City Center
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Grainger Market and Bigg Market.
Quayside
If you're spending some time in Quayside, Quayside and Trinity Maritime Centre 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
If you're spending some time in Elswick, Utilita Arena Newcastle and Elswick Community Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Civic Centre and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.
