Charlestown Travel Guide

Newcastle

Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Blacksmiths Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

5/5(1 review)

Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

Merewether Ocean Baths
Foreshore Park

Foreshore Park

Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle showing general coastal views

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Top hotels in Charlestown

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is ₹8,246 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹8,246
₹9,071 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Feels like a quiet bush retreat in a busy city
"Incredibly convenient location for us. Rooms are great and restaurant was fantastic to invite our friends to come and dine with us. Pool is lovely and the rooms all face the beautiful bush away from highway so it’s quiet and peaceful."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

2 out of 5
270 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is ₹5,719 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹5,719
₹6,302 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Charlestown Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"This property has recently been totally refurbished, the rooms are very spacious.Public Transport stop right out the front. There are lots of great eating options close by and get shopping. I will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle
Panorama Motor Inn

Panorama Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
256 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,544 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹6,544
₹7,199 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Charlestown Square are ...
7.6/10 Good! (486 reviews)
"Friendly staff always clean and tidy queen bed mattress seemed to feel springs when laying down and would have been great if room had microwave otherwise great place to stay 😊"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Panorama Motor Inn
Charlestown Executive Apartments

Charlestown Executive Apartments

3.5 out of 5
45-47 Dickinson Street, Charlestown, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Charlestown Square are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)
"Very easy, nice apartment, large cars most likely won't fit in the garage, have to park on the street."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ₹7,446 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹7,446
₹8,302 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (446 reviews)
"Very nice modern hotel. Only annoying thing is Parking is a little expensive and street options not much better. Location fine if you are able to walk 500m to main honeysuckle cafe /restaurants etc."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Little National Hotel 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 ₹7,883 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹7,883
₹8,671 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"This property was wonderful…. Friendly staff who provided an easy check in process. Easy car parking process too. Close to trams, restaurants and bars. Nice breakfast/ dining/ bar area. Buffet breakfast was a little basic compared to many other hotels. 24 hour coffee service at reception. Comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Charlestown

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Bennetts Green

Though Bennetts Green may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Blacksmiths Beach and Charlestown Square.

Bennetts Green
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New Lambton

Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.

New Lambton
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Warners Bay

Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.

Warners Bay
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Adamstown

Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.

Adamstown
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Broadmeadow

Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.

Broadmeadow
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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

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