The Waterside HotelvsAlbatross Hostel
Both The Waterside Hotel and Albatross Hostel are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Albatross Hostel ranks significantly higher than The Waterside Hotel. Albatross Hostel is ranked #2 in Newcastle upon Tyne with endorsements from 3 sources like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
The Waterside Hotel
48 - 52 Sandhill, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JF
From $51/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"The rooms are a tad small, but they're among the most elegant in town: lavish furnishings and heavy velvet drapes in a heritage-listed building. The location is excellent." 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