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.
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.
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.
Castle Keep
You can browse the exhibits at Castle Keep, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
Top hotels in Elswick
Citysteps Hotels Newcastle West
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Reviewed on 2 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
Nice packed lunch.
Reviewed on 17 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
We were given Room 204 near the lifts. Upon entry we discovered that we had been given a room with an assisted bathroom. There was an assisted shower, part of which was in the process of collapse. The sink was too small and we couldn't fill the kettle because the spout hit the tap every time. Other ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Hotel spotless. Staff excellent
Reviewed on 17 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 Chinatown 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
- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Northumbria University
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Durham Castle
- Stadium of Light
- Lumley Castle
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Chinatown
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Metrocentre
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Exhibition Park
- Leazes Park
- Diggerland
