Newcastle Hotels

Book a Best Western hotel in Newcastle, the world-famous jewel of the North. The city of has been around for millennia and was first used as a fort settlement at the crossing of the River Tyne. Book a Best Western Newcastle hotel to experience the city's history and culture. In some parts, particularly along the West Road, it is still possible to see Hadrian's Wall. For an exciting and varied truly UK city break, Newcastle is the place to come!

Newcastle neighbourhoods

Best Western has two great hotels in Newcastle, both in superb locations. A stay at either will give you access to anywhere you need to get to in this compact and ordered city, described by architectural guru, Nikolaus Pevsner as the 'best designed Victorian town.' This isn't Newcastle's only claim to fame. Grey Street, which curves down from Grey's Monument towards the valley of the River Tyne, was voted as England's nicest street in 2005 by a poll of BBC Radio 4 listeners. The historic heart of Newcastle is the Grainger Town, the area that contains most of the city's finest buildings, monuments and streets including Grainger Market, Theatre Royal and Clayton Street, certainly a district worth exploring one afternoon away from your Newcastle hotel. Behind Gallowgate is the most complete section of the old city walls as well as Morden Tower, one of the few remaining drum towers built in the late 1200s. This is also where the museums are located and nearby, the city's cathedral. Quayside and Sandhill were once the commercial heart of the city. Swept away by fire in the 19th century, they've been revitalised into a fashionable pavement-style dining centre.

Shopping in Newcastle

Newcastle is a shopping paradise and with plenty of contrast in styles and prices, there is something to suit everyone. Fashionistas and lovers of brands, when booking a Best Western Newcastle hotel, should plan a visit to Princess Square, an area saturated with top-end clothing stores and fashion shops. This is where the most ultra-fashion conscious Geordie lads and lasses head to supplement their overflowing wardrobes. Eldon Square, a shopping centre in the heart of the city that houses more than 150 stores including many leading names in fashion such as John Lewis and Debenhams, is the largest city centre emporium of its kind in the UK - a haven for shopaholics. Even more impressive is the MetroCentre, which is Europe's largest shopping centre. This mammoth mall houses all the major high street names as well as a host of leisure attractions such as ten-pin bowling, dodgems, cinemas and over fifty places to eat and drink.

Culture and nightlife in Newcastle

Most of Newcastle's classy restaurants are found in the beautiful Quayside area. For an extremely memorable night out, try the Six Rooftop Restaurant at the Baltic Centre for great service, food and views, all at very reasonable prices. The setting for Geordie Shore is famous for its nightlife and the impressive selection of bars and clubs for a city its size is testament to this. Some of the most popular spots include Tiger Tiger, Blu Bambu and Sam Jacks. If you're a party animal, book a Best Western Newcastle hotel near the centre for easy access to everything exciting. However, there is so much more to the city than partying. The Theatre Royal stages drama, ballet, opera and dance as well as the Royal Shakespeare Company season in September and October. The City Hall stages comedy, contemporary bands, gigs and DJs, and occasionally mixes it up with classical, musical concerts. Northern Stage specialises in putting on modern and popular theatre. For something completely different, why not book a Newcastle hotel for January and February when Newcastle's Chinatown is lit up by fun and merriment. It's the celebration of Chinese New Year and is one of the most vibrant in the country, not to be missed by anyone who enjoys doing something out of the ordinary. Ale drinkers should should consider visiting the city in April, when the Newcastle Beer Festival, organised by CAMRA is held. Expect plenty of silky Newcastle Brown, as well as a host of other local brews and exciting flavours. A shopping haven, a raucous night out and a city of culture and beauty, book a Best Western hotel in Newcastle for a truly memorable UK city break.

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