Popular places to visit
St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
Swalwell Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Great location for visiting family
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
The staff are so lovley they answered all my questions they where very welcomeing and your felt like part of the furniture i have two sen children and was very careing and inderstanding one of my little ones hurt his hand due to me giving him a glass my own fault and he cut his hand hand they were ...
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Staff very helpful
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Lovely location on the banks of the River Tyne with spacious, clean rooms. All the staff were very warm, welcoming, helpful & courteous. We were pleased to find a wide choice of breakfast foods were available but some did suffer from being kept in the hot trays too long. Plenty of parking was available ...
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle
GOOD STAY WILL BE BACK
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Grey Street Hotel
Clean, spacious room, big comfortable bed with lovely bedding. Lovely modern bathroom
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Swalwell
Whickham
Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.
Elswick
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Elswick and surrounding area, you can visit Utilita Arena Newcastle and O2 Academy Newcastle.
Fenham
Fenham is well-liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. James' Park and Chinatown are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Lemington
Lemington might not have many top sights, but Metrocentre and Kingston Park Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sunniside
Sunniside might not have many top sights, but Tanfield Railway and Causey Arch are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
