Title: Newcastle West Travel Guide: Best of Newcastle West, Newcastle Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Newcastle West](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-West-Newcastle-Hotels.0-n6131884-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Newcastle West Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Newcastle-West.d6131884.Car-Hire-Guide)[Newcastle West Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-West.d6131884.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Newcastle West Travel Guide ## Newcastle ![Newcastle cathedral west](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131884/d4f5abbc-dd04-47fc-a2bf-82eb79773868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Newcastle cathedral west](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131884/d4f5abbc-dd04-47fc-a2bf-82eb79773868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Newcastle West Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Newcastle travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle.dx6047788) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Newcastle showing a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089521/31b1b8b9-f03c-4339-9f6f-72b9a8854652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Beach-Newcastle-East.d553248635923089521.Attraction) ![Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633851059531/dd35e14f-d124-4d99-a9e8-0128629c809c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merewether Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merewether-Beach-New-South-Wales.d553248633851059531.Attraction) ![A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047788/a36cb3a7-c3c7-4f77-b94b-b8a6c5a4028d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Foreshore Park Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Foreshore-Park-Newcastle-East.d553248621532609678.Attraction) ![Sunset from the bluff #beachbound ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131897/571309a2-028b-4ecd-a131-382591218b29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blacksmiths Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blacksmiths-Beach-Belmont.d553248634012804138.Attraction) ![Newcastle showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592884278/101785cd-e602-4ed8-88c8-fbf4c2b04183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle Ocean Baths Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Ocean-Baths-Newcastle-East.d553248621592884278.Attraction) ![#walkingwithdinosaurs - its an incredible show to see. The dinosaurs are very real looking and the narrator takes you on the journey back into time where you feel you are there. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144962/2f0a2b20-4871-44d5-897f-5696935f3d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle Showground Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Showground-Broadmeadow.d6215970.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46777983/58a147e3-65ce-4917-841a-55cf85bfbac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch.a46777983.activity-details) ![Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752015/e5786796-2116-42d1-be1b-4ca6c4cae7f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maitland's True Crime Tour £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details) ![Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48939746/66ccce39-ae47-45af-ad65-09ef93be81ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-city-tour-coastal-charms-and-city-secrets.a48939746.activity-details) ![Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4762903/23b61eab-1f01-4aa4-890c-e2674a13f421.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour £159 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/port-stephens-stockton-sand-dunes-4wd-tag-along-tour.a4762903.activity-details) ![Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46777983/58a147e3-65ce-4917-841a-55cf85bfbac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch £36 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch.a46777983.activity-details) ![three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/438282/1ef44acb-971a-4dea-b1ae-cad70eae77f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast £189 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hunter-valley-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-flight-with-bubbly-breakfast.a438282.activity-details) [See all activities in Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Newcastle West ![Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27350000/27341900/27341838/776eca6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG 514 King Street Newcastle West NSW £80 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Room was clean and perfect for our nights stay in Newcastle Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=27341838&PinnedHotelID=27341838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131884) ![Mercure Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/859000/858928/2d156e0d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Newcastle Corner Of King And Steel Streets Newcastle West NSW £75 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Clean room, excellent staffing Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=858928&PinnedHotelID=858928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131884) ![ibis Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892400/892394/26642809_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Newcastle 700 Hunter Street Newcastle West NSW £59 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Room was very clean Staff were friendly and we could get a coffee late at night on our return to the motel Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=892394&PinnedHotelID=892394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131884) ![Quest Newcastle West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7880000/7873800/7873782/bb1cd419_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Newcastle West 787 Hunter Street Newcastle West NSW £131 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (351 reviews) Great 2-bedroom apartment. Staff couldn't be more helpful Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=7873782&PinnedHotelID=7873782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131884) ![Quest Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/531000/530957/816e9950_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Newcastle 575 Hunter Street Newcastle West NSW £146 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (505 reviews) Pleasant staff, clean room, good location Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=530957&PinnedHotelID=530957&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131884) ![Newcastle Central Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9530000/9529400/9529336/4cdf2e0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Newcastle Central Plaza 741 Hunter Street Newcastle West NSW £84 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ... 7.4/10 Good! (227 reviews) So spacious! Huge balcony. 2 bathrooms! Great spot to walk to the wharf restaurants. Would recommend and stay again. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=9529336&PinnedHotelID=9529336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131884) [See all 1,018 properties in Newcastle West](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6131884) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Newcastle West hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131884&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131884&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131884&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131884&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131884&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131884&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle West ![Old ship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047788/4e5b34c3-b5ad-4b5e-a71f-67383bbeaffc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newcastle City Centre If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Newcastle-City-Centre.dx939442557017018368) ![Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966684/ca6ca109-d857-4eaf-89dd-2db8aa785db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cooks Hill Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Cooks-Hill.dx6250747) ![Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352152/8f2a962e-ebf0-49cb-af97-bed9a1afd2d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bar Beach Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Bar-Beach.dx6352152) ![Newcastle Quayside, Tyne Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634382576879/dd2797e8-378a-4cf8-a8f1-8906fdcafae9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamilton Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Hamilton.dx553248634382576879) ![ANZAC Memorial Bridge which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633860351255/5011c202-27d1-48ba-9397-b2622b30009b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Hill The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-The-Hill.dx553248625332068637) ![Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609757/d7b05542-45ab-45d4-97c2-8fd5cd26b4b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Merewether Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Merewether.dx6138884) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Newcastle West Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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