England Guide
The Northeast
Accommodation
1 Adelphi 63 Fern Ave, off Osborne Rd, Jesmond
0191/281 3109
www.adelphihotelnewcastle.co.uk Family-run B&B, on a residential street. Price: ₤61-70
2 Copthorne The Close, Quayside
0191/222 0333
www.millenniumhotels.com This stylish four-star hotel has Tyne views from most of its well-appointed rooms. Price: ₤111-150
3 George 88 Osborne Rd, Jesmond
0191/281 4442 Victorian townhouse hotel with a dozen of the city's least expensive en-suite rooms. Price: ₤61-70
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Grey Street 2 Grey St
0191/230 6777
www.greystreethotel.com The city's sharpest designer digs retain the lofty proportions and original tiling of the Victorian bank building, but have added minimalist rooms with huge windows, flat-screen TVs and power-showers. Price: ₤111-150
5 Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Bottle Bank, Gateshead Quays
0191/490 9700
www.hilton.co.uk/newcastlegateshead The prominently sited Hilton has a fine location near the Tyne Bridge and Sage, though you'll want a river-facing room for the full effect. Price: ₤111-150
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Jesmond Dene House Jesmond Dene Rd, Jesmond
0191/212 3000
www.jesmonddenehouse.co.uk An imposing Arts and Crafts house in a wooded valley with big beds, big bathrooms and bold decoration. There's fine dining in the garden-room restaurant. Parking. Price: ₤151-200
7 Malmaison Quayside
0191/245 5000
www.malmaison.com Chic lodgings in the former Co-op building, right on the Quayside. Jazzy sounds, crushed velvet sofas, brasserie, bar and gym provide the signature backdrop. Price: ₤111-150
8 New Northumbria 61–69 Osborne Rd, Jesmond
0191/281 4961
www.newnorthumbria.com Contemporary boutique-style lodgings offering spacious rooms, big beds, warm decor, and lovely bathrooms. Café-bar and Italian restaurant attached. Price: ₤91-110
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Albatross 51 Grainger St
0191/233 1330
www.albatrossnewcastle.co.uk This award-winning 170-bed backpackers' hostel has a great central location, 24/7 reception, parking and Internet, and a free tea-and-toast breakfast. Price: hostel £16.50Price: hotel ₤51-60
10 Jackson House City Apartments Northumberland St
0191/255 1660
www.mckeverhotels.co.uk These very sleek one- and two-bedroom apartments provide everything you need for a DIY stay. Price: ₤71-90
11 Quayside City Apartments Walker Rd, Quayside
0191/276 4296
www.mckeverhotels.co.uk Smart, well-equipped one- and two-bedroom apartments with balconies and parking. Price: ₤71-90
12 Newcastle YHA 107 Jesmond Rd (Jesmond Metro)
0845/371 9335 www.yha.org.uk The traditional hostel choice in the city, the YHA has fifty beds available in a converted town-house. Opening time: Closed over Christmas and New YearPrice: £17.95