Built right on the River Tyne, Newcastle was once the capital of the UK's shipbuilding industry - and a mining powerhouse. But despite the collapse of both of these industries in the 20th Century, Newcastle today is a thriving, buzzy city, with a reputation for having the best nightlife in the UK. Our pick of the best places to stay in Newcastle are varied with a choice of hip contemporary stays right in the heart of the city or converted historical buildings for traditionalists, with a handful of luxury options too!

The regeneration of the quayside area into the Baltic Arts Centre, Norman Foster's Sage Gateshead Music Centre, smart offices and eateries, and the construction of the Millennium Bridge, has brought a cosmopolitan feel to the city. But if you're looking for historic Newcastle you can still find it in the centre of town, around the Grainger's Market area.

Just out of the city you can also see traces of Hadrian's Wall. Or if the seaside is more your thing, the coast is only a few miles to the East and easily accessible both by road and public transport.

The city offers a wide range of accommodation and our pick of the best places to stay in Newcastle focuses on the hotels that offer the best in terms of both service and design.

The Best Places to stay in Newcastle

For a city break

• Malmaison is right beside the Millennium Bridge and one of the best places to stay in Newcastle if you're here for a short break. A hip establishment created from what was once the head office of the Co-op, bedrooms are dark and seductive whilst the bar and restaurant are open till the early hours.
• Newcastle's Hotel du Vin is also right on the edge of the action, in a red brick building tastefully converted into a 42 bedroom boutique hotel. Book a suite and you'll get an enormous space reminiscent of a warehouse loft. A ten-minute waterside walk will have you in the heart of the nightlife action.
• Grey Street Hotel is a cool and sleek boutique hotel in a handsome Georgian building in a superb city-centre position. Rooms are smart, modern and fuss-free, plus there's a small beauty spa. An ideal city crash pad.
• Sleeperz is a stylish contemporary hotel located just minutes from the Central Station. Minimalist style rooms feature expanses of glass, polished parquet floors and all mod cons. Offered at very good rates this is the perfect city crash pad.

For a traditional stay

• The Vermont Hotel offers a central location with views of the river in an historic building, with grand public rooms in a contemporary style. Complete with an excellent restaurant and renowned for its afternoon teas, this is a great choice for a quintessentially British stay.

For great value

• The Cairn Hotel, part of The Cairn Collection, is a smoothly run operation with on-point design. A Pan-Asian restaurant is popular with the locals and Jesmond's restaurants and bars are just a stroll away. It's superb value for money too!

For a special occasion

• The Hotel Guru favourite is Jesmond Dene House, a grand property with a country house hotel look about it from the outside and full contemporary styling on the inside. Add to this a restaurant serving award-winning 3 AA Rosette cuisine and you have the perfect city bolthole.

For a nearby rural stay

• Eslington Villa is a smart rural property sitting in two acres of picturesque gardens on the outskirts of Newcastle. With an award winning restaurant and ever-friendly staff, this a hot choice for city escapes!

For An Apartment

• If you'd prefer the privacy of a self-catering option then browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Want to fly to Newcastle?

• For the warmest weather you should visit Newcastle during the summer months! That said, it's never exactly balmy - with the average temperature climbing to a mere 14°C in August.
• Fly into Newcastle International Airport, located 5 miles northwest of the city, which is served by a number of both domestic and mainland European carriers.
• From here, hop on a metro to the city centre (Haymarket, Monument or Central Station), which takes around 25 minutes.
• For car hire prices, we recommend you visit our online partner Rentalcars.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Newcastle.
• Alternatively, widen the net and check out our recommendations in Northumberland or County Durham.
• Or, feel free to contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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