Sunniside Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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.
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Sunniside
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Good hotel, walking distance to the metro centre. Comfortable and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Great location. The stack is loud but can’t be helped we slept well anyway. Mattress is comfy and great selection of tea/coffee. Bad points: I asked for my room to be cleaned and it wasn’t. The shower water doesn’t fully drain away causing the bathroom floor to flood every time you use it. The condensation ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Room was nice Breakfast was ok not the best you could tell it had been sitting there a while. Coffee machines weren’t working
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Malmaison Newcastle
Clean
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Great location, very nice hotel, wardrobe a little bit dated but very comfortable beds. Staff very good, pleasant and very willing to help in any way. Well worth the price and will definitely go again.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Gosforth Park
Stayed for 1 night room only. Kettle didn’t work but too late to do anything about it. Reported it to reception on the way out and got a small apology. No offer of a cuppa.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunniside
Whickham
Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.
Team Valley
Team Valley might not have many top sights, but Saltwell Park and Angel of the North are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Swalwell
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Swalwell, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Metrocentre and Utilita Arena Newcastle are just a few notable stops.
Elswick
If you're spending some time in Elswick, Utilita Arena Newcastle and Elswick Community Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Grainger Market and Bigg Market.
