Sunderland City Centre Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Visit Sunderland City Centre
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Sunderland City Centre
Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG
Excellent central location.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Was clean.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Clean. Staff were lovely gave me a choice of floor with what rooms were available
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Reception check in and departure colleague’s lovely and room was quiet and spotless.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Room was great. Spa was lovely. Only complaint is restricted hours for kids to use the pool. This should have been disclosed upfront.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Royal Station Hotel
Staff were great, as usual. Food and drink really good. A very well-situated hotel. Only issue on this occasion concerned the room I was in. Even with all of the lights on, the wardrobe was situated in a location which had no light. I had to use the torch on my phone to illuminate the wardrobe so ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sunderland City Centre
Ashbrooke
When in Ashbrooke, you can plan a visit to Sunderland Empire and Mowbray Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Roker
Some popular features of Roker include its bars and seaside views. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Stadium of Light or Monkwearmouth Station Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Seaburn
Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Seaburn. You might consider stopping by Whitburn Sands while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Westoe
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Westoe and you might want to plan a stop by The Marsden Grotto and Port Of Tyne while you're in the area.
Tynemouth
Tynemouth is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tynemouth Castle and Longsands Beach.
Lamesley
Lamesley is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Angel of the North and Tanfield Railway.
Sunderland City Centre Travel Guide
- Mowbray Park
- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Port Of Tyne
- The Glasshouse
- Northumbria University
- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Durham Castle
- Stadium of Light
- Lumley Castle
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Chinatown
- Metrocentre
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Exhibition Park
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
