Ideal for visitors keen to be close to Newcastle’s main attractions, this city centre hotel combines a convenient location with plenty of amenities, including a large breakfast room, a stylish bar and lounge area, and meeting and conference rooms. Guest rooms all come with a private bathroom, plasma TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and free WiFi. Within a few minutes’ walk of the hotel is the Quayside, which is dotted with bars and restaurants. For some retail therapy, across the river is the Metrocentre shopping complex. The city’s main train station is also moments away on foot.

Situated a mile from Newcastle city centre, the Grainger Hotel has 24-hour front desk, a sociable lounge area with plasma-screen TVs, and a games room. Guest rooms are designed in classic style and have tea/coffee-making facilities, a work area, and ironing facilities, while some rooms have their own private bathroom and other shared. For those travelling by car, the hotel also has secure on-site parking. The restaurants, bars and theatres of the city centre are around a 15-minute walk away and there’s a bus stop directly opposite the hotel that takes you into the centre.

Also about a mile outside of central Newcastle, this charming family-run guesthouse offers affordable rates for its small smattering of modern guest rooms. Some rooms are en suite and others have shared bathroom facilities. Hearty breakfasts are served daily and there’s also an on-site coffee shop and a guest lounge with inviting leather couches. For guests with their own transport, the hotel also has free private parking. Notable nearby attractions include the city’s vibrant quayside, the Tyne Bridge, and Newcastle United Football Club’s St James’ Park stadium.