Holiday rentals and lettings in Newcastle upon Tyne

Table of Contents

• At a glance: What should you know about renting a holiday letting in Newcastle upon Tyne?
• Holiday lettings in Newcastle upon Tyne: find your perfect retreat
• Exploring Newcastle upon Tyne: our top recommendations
• Activities: What are the top things to do and see in Newcastle upon Tyne?

• City-centre flats dominate: Most lettings are flats in Grainger Town, on the Quayside or in Jesmond, with larger houses and gardens on the leafy northern edge of the city.
• Choose your neighbourhood: The Quayside suits nightlife and river views, Jesmond suits value and green space, and Tynemouth suits families who want the sea nearby.
• Guests rate the welcome: Top-reviewed lettings reach 9.9+, with guests praising parking, hot tubs and the short walk into the city centre.
• Spring and early autumn shine: May to September brings the warmest weather and the biggest events, while winter is quieter and cheaper around the Christmas markets.
• Culture, football and coast: Expect BALTIC, St James' Park, Grey Street and day trips to Hadrian's Wall and the Northumberland coast.

Newcastle's self-catering scene is all about flats – think converted Quayside warehouses, Georgian gems in Grainger Town and sleek modern blocks near the university! Larger family houses with gardens sit in Gosforth and Heaton, and bed and breakfast stays and last minute optionssuit short city breaks. If you would rather swap the terraces for a field, glamping near the city is an easy alternative. Most rentals put you within walking distance of the Tyne bridges.

• Secure parking, a real bonus inside the city centre
• Fast Wi-Fi for weekend workers and long stays
• Hot tubs in the bigger group houses
• Balconies and terraces with river or rooftop viewsli>
• Well-equipped kitchens for Grainger Market shopping

Book early for match weekends, festivals and the Great North Run in September.

What are the best areas to stay in Newcastle upon Tyne?

For a first visit, stay on the Quayside, where the Tyne Bridge, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the best restaurants are all on the doorstep. The table below details regions for specific interests:

What do our guests say?

Guests consistently rate Newcastle lettings for location and value, with scores of 9.9+ for hosts who nail the small things: easy check-in, off-street parking and a walkable route to the Quayside. Reviews often mention how quiet the flats feel despite being minutes from the nightlife, and how useful a proper kitchen is after a trip to Grainger Market.

Here are our top-rated holiday lettings from the past year:

1. 6 Bed-Sleeps 12-Hot Tub-Free Parking-Pet Friendly - 9.9+: A big group house in Newcastle upon Tyne with a hot tub, free parking and space for twelve, praised for stag and family weekends alike.
2. Luxury Indoor Hot Tub entire apartment close to city centre - 9.9+: A couples' flat close to the city centre with an indoor hot tub, private terrace and parking, rated for its quiet setting.
3. The Hive - 9.9+: A compact two-person cottage in Newcastle upon Tyne with parking and a well-equipped kitchen, ideal for a short break.

Newcastle upon Tyne sits on the north bank of the River Tyne in north-east England, facing Gateshead across seven bridges and a short hop from Northumberland.

✈️What is the best way to get to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The train is usually the easiest option, as the East Coast Main Line drops you in the middle of the city. Here are the most common ways to get to the city:

• Train: Newcastle Central Station sits in Grainger Town, five minutes' walk from the Quayside. East Coast Main Line services reach London King's Cross in about three hours and Edinburgh Waverley in around an hour and a half, with regular trains from York, Leeds and Durham. The station connects directly to the Tyne and Wear Metro, so you can reach Jesmond, Gateshead or the coast without changing to a taxi.
• Plane: Newcastle Airport lies roughly 8 kilometres north of the centre and handles domestic and European flights. The Metro's green line runs from the terminal to Monument and Central Station in about 25 minutes, which is far simpler than driving. Car hire desks and taxis are also available if you plan to explore Hadrian's Wall or the coast during your stay.
• Car and ferry: The A1 runs north to south past the western edge of the city and the A19 serves the coast and the Tyne Tunnel, so most self-catering lettings are straightforward to reach. Check whether your rental includes parking, as city-centre spaces are limited. DFDS sails overnight from IJmuiden (near Amsterdam) to North Shields, a 20-minute drive or Metro ride from the centre.

🥗Where to eat in Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Google Maps data and reviews, House of Tides by Kenny Atkinson is the best rated restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne. Below is a table showing the top 5 highly-rated restaurants hand-picked by our travel experts.

⭐Our guests' recommendation: Our guest traveller Emma recommends the Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne: set in a 13th-century friary, it serves North East produce in a candlelit dining room that feels a world away from the Bigg Market.

☀️When is the best time to visit?

Newcastle is at its best from May to September, when the Quayside terraces fill up and the days stretch late into the evening. September brings the Great North Run, while December turns Grey Street and the Christmas market into the city's prettiest weeks. Winter is cold but cheap, and match days are busy year-round.

Spring

• Best for: Walkers and culture fans who want quieter galleries and mild days.
• Weather: Cool and breezy, with highs around 12–15°C and bright spells between showers.
• Atmosphere: Relaxed, with Jesmond Dene in blossom and the Quayside Sunday market getting busier.

Summer

• Best for: Families and first-time visitors combining the city with beach days.
• Weather: Mild and often sunny, with highs near 20°C and long northern evenings.
• Atmosphere: Lively, with festivals, riverside terraces and busy Metro trains out to the coast.

Autumn and winter

• Best for: Football weekends, Christmas shopping and bargain-hunting couples.
• Weather: Cold and often wet, with highs of 5–10°C and early sunsets.
• Atmosphere: Warm and sociable indoors, with packed pubs, markets and a roaring St James' Park.

⭐Our Hosts' recommendation: Our Newcastle upon Tyne local expert, Sarah of 6 Bed-Sleeps 12-Hot Tub-Free Parking-Pet Friendly recommends coming to visit Ouseburn on a Saturday. The old industrial valley is now the city's most characterful corner, with independent breweries, live music in tiny venues, a city farm for younger guests and a riverside path that leads back towards the Quayside in about twenty minutes. You can read more about local tips on Sarah's page.

1. Walk the Quayside bridges
2. See modern art at BALTIC
3. Explore Grainger Town
4. Match day at St James' Park
5. Day trip to Hadrian's Wall

1. Walk the Quayside bridges

   Start beneath the green arch of the Tyne Bridge and follow the water east to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, which tilts like a blinking eye to let boats through. The riverside path passes the Guildhall, the Sunday market stalls and a string of bars with outdoor tables. Cross to the Gateshead side for the best photograph of all seven bridges lined up, then loop back over the High Level Bridge for a view down onto the rooftops.

2. See modern art at BALTIC

   BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art occupies a 1950s flour mill on the Gateshead bank, and entry is free. Five floors of changing exhibitions lead up to a viewing box that hangs out over the Tyne, easily the best free view in the city. Next door, the Glasshouse (formerly Sage Gateshead) curves along the river and stages everything from folk to classical, with free foyer performances most weekends.

3. Explore Grainger Town

   The classical heart of the city runs along Grey Street, a sweeping curve of Georgian façades that regularly tops polls of Britain's finest streets. Duck into Grainger Market for cheese, fish and a famously tiny Marks & Spencer stall, then climb Grey's Monument for rooftop views. The Castle Keep and Black Gate, the fortress that gave the city its name, stand a few minutes downhill towards the river.

4. Match day at St James' Park

   St James' Park looms over the city centre, and a Newcastle United home game is the loudest introduction to Geordie culture you will get. Tours run on non-match days and take you through the tunnel, the dressing rooms and up to the top of the Milburn Stand. Afterwards, join the crowds spilling into the pubs around the Gallowgate End, or walk five minutes north to the open grass of the Town Moor.

5. Day trip to Hadrian's Wall

   The Roman frontier begins at Wallsend and runs west into open countryside, with Chesters and Housesteads forts under an hour away by car. Combine the wall with a night in Northumberland or push north-east to Bamburgh, where a sandstone castle rises straight from the dunes. Buses along the B6318 military road make the central section accessible without a car in summer.