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Newcastle tourist guide - hotels and services

The regional capital city of Newcastle, is one of the most popular locations in England for short breaks. For a long time the city enjoyed the reputation as being the north's party city, but now the city has been nearing the forefront of culture, leisure and technical innovation. Often called 'toon town' by its football fans', it's a pleasurable and hospitable place.

Chinatown in Newcastle will be a culture shock for the majority of the visitors with its bustling food stalls and extremely busy oriental street markets. A fine selection of places to eat can be found at The Quayside on Grey Street. For the more trendy party-people it is also the best spot to go out on the 'Toon'.

Newcastle isn't really a large city and many interesting sites are within convenient reach by foot. When wandering along the Tyne River you will find along the way two of Newcastle's top attractions: The Tyne Bridge, which was constructed in the late twenties and the 1999 futuristic Millennium foot bridge. There are some nice beaches, ideal for the whole family having fun or participating in activities.

Exhibitions of principal works from the best contemporary artists in Europe are being held in the Newcastle Hancock Museum and the Laing Art Gallery on a weekly basis. Both rank as the top few galleries in the nation today. Seasonal events in Newcastle feature the yearly Newcastle Comedy Festival, the Irish Festival and the Green Festival.

Graingertown is the classical Victorian area of Newcastle city, is now a vibrant cosmopolitan location boasting bars, café's and top fashion shops. Newcastle is Northern England's principal centre for comedy, arts and drama. The Telewest Arena and City Hall buildings feature regularly performances of major touring acts while the Theatre Royal is home to the renowned Royal Shakespeare company.

Hotels in Newcastle

Newcastle is the biggest city in England's northeast. It is a lively and colourful city boasting many restaurants and trendy shops, as well as the world renowned Metro Centre. The charming hospitable pubs, bars and nightclubs all contribute to Newcastle's enjoyable and pleasant nightlife.

The city isn't short of accommodation establishments. Visitors will find hotels or bed-and -breakfast suiting their budget and taste. Some of the finest hotels in Newcastle include the Quality Hotel Newcastle Upon Tyne, positioned in the heart of the city; the Royal Station Hotel, situated in the city centre; and the two-star Rowers Hotel can be found in Gateshead, a good hotel for the budget minded traveller, located approximately 2.4 miles outside of Newcastle.