Best Where to Stay in Newcastle (2026)
From the everyday to the indulgent, here are 93 of the best where to stay in Newcastle. Each pick is scored on reputation, popularity and how current our information is, so you can choose somewhere brilliant without the guesswork. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, price or features.
Where you stay shapes the trip. Newcastle's options run from central hotels within walking distance of the action to quieter neighbourhood stays and serviced apartments. Book early for peak periods and major events.
Staying in Newcastle?
Find places to stay near Newcastle — hotels on Booking.com. Sort the rest of your trip too.
Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our Spot Score or what we recommend.
Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our Spot Score or what we recommend.
93 spots
Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments
Laid-back option offering bright rooms with free parking and Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop pool.
Chifley Apartments Newcastle
Casual apartments with balconies & kitchens in a modern hotel offering an outdoor pool & a gym.
Chaucer Palms Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Chaucer Palms Boutique Bed & Breakfast is a place to stay in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 18 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Port Stephens Motel
Port Stephens Motel is a place to stay in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 178 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Flourish On Bull
Flourish On Bull is a place to stay in Cooks Hill, Newcastle. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Hamilton on Everton
Hamilton on Everton is a place to stay in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 53 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Bright 1- and 2-bedroom units with kitchens and balconies, in a property with a pool and a gym.
Lilies Luxury Retreats on Lovedale
Lilies Luxury Retreats on Lovedale is a place to stay in Pokolbin, Newcastle. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 14 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
Mercure Newcastle
Mercure Newcastle is a place to stay in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 3.4-star Google rating from 536 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Newcastle Central Plaza
Extended-stay option offering modern apartments with full kitchens, plus an outdoor pool and a gym.
ibis budget Newcastle
Straightforward hotel featuring low-key rooms, plus an complimentary Wi-Fi & parking.
Stockton Beach House
Stockton Beach House is a place to stay in Stockton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 19 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
Jesmond Executive Villas
Low-key apartments with kitchens in a complex offering a pool with waterfalls and a hot tub.
Studios On Beaumont
Streamlined units with kitchens & sitting areas in a casual apartment hotel featuring free Wi-Fi.
Hotel 1
Hotel 1 is a place to stay in Newcastle East, Newcastle. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 9 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 40/100.
Hamilton Executive Apartments
Hamilton Executive Apartments is a place to stay in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 3.4-star Google rating from 172 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 40/100.
Studios on King
Studios on King is a place to stay in Newcastle East, Newcastle. It holds a 2.7-star Google rating from 53 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 38/100.
Tudor Inn Newcastle
Airy, casual rooms in a humble redbrick motel offering free Wi-Fi & covered parking.
Where to Stay by suburb
Zoom in on the best where to stay in Newcastle's most popular neighbourhoods.
Where to Stay guides for Newcastle
roundupNewcastle Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
From craft beer and intimate cocktails to harbour pubs, karaoke and vinyl-led live music, these are Newcastle’s best nights out by mood and neighbourhood.
Read guide →roundupFree Things to Do in Newcastle
From harbour walks and ocean baths to bushland, lookouts and a demanding Port Stephens summit, these are Newcastle’s best free-friendly outings.
Read guide →roundupNewcastle With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
From ocean baths and harbour parks to wildlife encounters and Port Stephens day trips, these are Newcastle’s best family-friendly outings.
Read guide →Where to Stay in Newcastle — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Newcastle?+
Our top-rated where to stay in Newcastle are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Newcastle where to stay ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter where to stay by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many where to stay are listed in Newcastle?+
We currently feature 93 where to stay across Newcastle and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.