Quayside Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
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.
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
Things to do
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
Top hotels in Quayside
Dakota Newcastle
Room was a bit dusty the mirror, the lamps and the phone. The sink also had hairs in it when we arrived. Apart from that it was good, spacious room comfy bed fresh towels. Staff was great too very helpful and attentive.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Malmaison Newcastle
Great location for the bars and restaurants along the Quayside.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Negatives: Very dated and unclean room. Split drink all down the side of the bed which hadn’t been cleaned and bottle/food under the bed. Was also a noise buzzing constantly all evening, I had to turn the air conditioning on to drown it out. Queen size bed in room was very uncomfortable. Very bad ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Spacious room complete with 2 easy chairs and a table. Bay window offered clear views up and down the Tyne....sort of like being in a cruise ship cabin.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Only a 10 min walk from the train station. Easy to find. Good sized rooms and clean. Bed a bit small, soft and sunk to the middle but fine for one night. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Lumley Castle Hotel
I came by train. A short taxi ride from the train station. So that worked well.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
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.
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.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Civic Centre and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.
Elswick
If you're spending some time in Elswick, Utilita Arena Newcastle and Elswick Community Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.
