Elswick Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Popular places to visit
St. James' Park
Catch an event at St. James' Park during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
Quayside
Explore the waterfront in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a trip to Quayside. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
The Glasshouse
Enjoy a show at The Glasshouse, a popular theatre in Gateshead. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Northumbria University
Walk around the campus at Northumbria University during your visit to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy a show at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal, a popular theatre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Find out about the history of Gateshead when you spend time at Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Elswick
Citysteps Hotels Newcastle West
Really fresh, clean room at fantastic value. Friendly staff. Just over a mile walk out of city centre - not the nicest area, but overall value is tremendous. Room was very clean.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
OYO The Bentleys Hotel
Great stay on a budget giving all the amenities you could need and in a room of a decent size.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Rooms Inn
Stayed here for two nights, overall the experience was very good! The customer service was great, staff were very friendly and accomodating. The rooms were clean and comfortable, stocked with plenty of coffee and tea making facilities. The value for money was very reasonable as well, this location ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
The New Mill Apartments
We had a good stay, when ringing for support to find the entrance and how to enter was very supported and sent all necessary details, free parking close by and isn’t too far a drive away from everything. Very quiet no banging through the night etc.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Nice, clean and tidy. A friendly place and close to the start of the Great North Run which was ideal. Nice views of St. James Place.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Comfortable room and excellent hotel location
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Elswick
Fenham
Fenham is well liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. James' Park and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
Newcastle City Center
Northumberland Street and Grey's Monument are top sights in Newcastle City Center, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Monument Station or Haymarket Station to see more sights in the area.
Swalwell
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Swalwell, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Metrocentre and Utilita Arena Newcastle are just a few notable stops.
Quayside
If you're spending some time in Quayside, Quayside and Live Theatre Newcastle are top sights worth seeing.
Whickham
Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.
Elswick Travel Guide
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Port Of Tyne
- The Glasshouse
- Northumbria University
- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Durham Castle
- Stadium of Light
- Lumley Castle
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Chinatown
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Metrocentre
- Exhibition Park
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Leazes Park
- Diggerland
- O2 Academy Newcastle
