Newcastle City Center
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.
Northumberland Street
During your visit to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Northumberland Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Things to do
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Top hotels in Newcastle City Center
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Modern, centrally situated hotel. Room was clean and bright, bar served generous portions of freshly made food. Staff were friendly and attentive. Good option for a short stay.
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Clean room,clean bathroom,new showers .Staff friendly.Downstairs was bar restaurant with lovely food and drinks
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026
Royal Station Hotel
Poor attitude from staff to a group of disabled (visually impaired) guests with no reasonable adjustments to check in process. Dogmatic jobsworth staff at reception (though to be fair notably a manager stepped in effectively later and “took ownership” to resolve some issues and find the lost bag). ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Grey Street Hotel
Nice friendly hotel really really good breakfast and relaxing breakfast area. Nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
The County Hotel, Newcastle
Friendly staff and
Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle
Staff refused to let us store food temporarily or use the microwave, saying it was “for breakfast only.” The response was a scripted, corporate line rather than any kind of reasonable customer service. We were travelling with two children under five and simply needed to heat food for one minute in ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026
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
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.
