Newcastle

Travel Guide

Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views
Bar Beach featuring a sandy beach, a coastal town and a sunset
Merewether Ocean Baths showing a pool and general coastal views
Newcastle Ocean Baths showing surf and surfing
Newcastle showing surf and surfing

Where to stay in Newcastle

3 hours drive from sydney

Caves Beach

You might appreciate the beaches and restaurants in Caves Beach, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Lake Macquarie and Catherine Hill Beach are just a few notable stops.

Caves Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool

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.

Merewether
Rock formations in NSW 👌🏼

Swansea

Though Swansea might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.

Swansea
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Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants, and spas are some highlights of Charlestown. Make a stop by Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring.

Charlestown
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

Belmont

Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.

Belmont
Afternoon walks at Cathrine Hill Bay. #beach #jetty #australia #ocean #myfavoutiteplace #blue #beachbound

Catherine Hill Bay

If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Catherine Hill Beach and Moonee Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Catherine Hill Bay
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AED 388 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
AED 388
AED 426 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (532 reviews)
Aircon was too loud

Reviewed on 26 October 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AED 468 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
AED 468
AED 515 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
Sound from Esplanade pedestrian traffic carried to room, a little disturbing.

Reviewed on 25 October 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is AED 361 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
AED 361
AED 397 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
All services are very convenient and good... Just keep A/C on - the room may be smelly otherwise.

Reviewed on 26 October 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
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.
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and, Settlement Lane, Newcastle, NSW
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and ...
7.4/10 Good! (837 reviews)
Holiday
It was clean and great place to stay

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road, Jesmond, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,881 reviews)
The room was everything that i needed

Reviewed on 28 October 2025

Jesmond Executive Villas
Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
101 Darby Street, Cooks Hill, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,530 reviews)
The one bedroom spa apartment was excellent! Plenty of room, multiple lounges, wonderful dining table and chairs, well-appointed kitchen, two balconies, easy parking, comfy bed and good parking. So many dining options in the area all within walking distance. Highly recommend the stay and we will ...

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

Crown on Darby
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.

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