Malmaison NewcastlevsAlbatross Hostel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Albatross Hostel scores marginally better than Malmaison Newcastle. Albatross Hostel ranks #2 in Newcastle upon Tyne with positive reviews from 3 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Malmaison Newcastle
Newcastle Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DX
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Converted from an old riverside warehouse, this glamorous, design-conscious hotel sits beside the pedestrian Millennium Bridge." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Sophisticated warehouse conversion on the quayside... Part of the Malmaison chain of boutique hotels, which is renowned for its finger-on-the-pulse modern style, with much use of primary colours."
The Telegraph
7.0
"In an impressive location overlooking the River Tyne on Newcastle’s buzzy Quayside." Full review
Independent
"A boxy townhouse facing the sleek white curve of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Malmaison has been one of the most stylish stays in the city for a while now"
Lonely Planet
"The deliberately stylish Malmaison touch has been applied to this former warehouse with considerable success, even down to the French-speaking lifts." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Malmaison Newcastle is a trendy, four-pearl property overlooking Newcastle’s landmark Millennium Bridge" Full review
Michelin Guide
"All the comforts are provided, and the look is smart but the feeling is more laid-back and informal than in more traditional hotels. It's the perfect place to get your first taste of the new Newcastle" Full review
Albatross Hostel
51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE
From $19/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Rough Guide
Star
"This award-winning 170-bed backpackers’ hostel has a variety of clean and modern dorms, from 2-bed to 12-bed, and isn’t far from the town centre."
Lonely Planet
"Clean, fully equipped hostel with decent-sized dorms and a self-catering kitchen. There's even a small car park."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A cheap and cheery, brightly coloured hostel with predominantly dorm accommodation plus shared bathrooms." Full review