Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want the lowest price among our Newcastle picks with a good breakfast and a central location. If you can stretch about €48 a night more, our Best Value pick scores clearly higher, so compare both before you decide.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Newcastle, though budget is relative here: Newcastle hotels were not cheap on our reference dates. It is a 4-star that suits business travellers and couples who want a solid breakfast, a gym and an easy central base.
Skip it if you are fussy about beds. Mattress firmness is the main point of disagreement among guests. Families should note that family rooms are not listed in our data.
Location and getting around
The address is 514 King Street. Guests give the location 9.0 out of 10 and describe it as central, near the interchange, the light rail, shops and dining.
We do not have verified distances to specific sights for this hotel, so map your own plans before booking. Parking is not listed in our data. If you drive, ask the hotel about availability and cost.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.5 out of 10 from 2,745 guest reviews, a large and steady sample. Breakfast is the most praised point, with a wide range of hot and cold options and fresh ingredients. It is listed as a buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Location comes next, mostly for transport and food nearby.
Beds split opinion. Many guests find them comfortable, while others say the mattresses are too firm or too soft and the bedding is warm. On guest score it placed joint 4th of 5 eligible hotels in our sample, so it is good but not the top of the city.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €161.57 a night, about €323 for both nights. That was 22% below the sample median of €205.97. These are not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Little National Hotel Newcastle, is a 4-star scoring 9.2 at €209.12 a night. Our Luxury pick, QT Newcastle, is a 5-star scoring 9.1 at €215.65. The gap between the other two is small, but the gap down to this hotel is about €48 a night, roughly €95 over two nights.
Listed facilities are free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and air conditioning. Opening times and any fees are not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in Newcastle. Once the upscale choice was set aside, this one had the lowest eligible reference price. Its 8.5 score across more than 2,700 reviews and a 9.0 location rating made it the safest lower-cost choice in a short list.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and cancellation policy closely.
If you sleep badly on a firm or soft mattress, read recent reviews on beds. Check whether breakfast is included, since it is the main reason guests rate this hotel well.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is breakfast good at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle?
Guests praise a wide range of hot and cold options with fresh ingredients. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed, so check before booking.
Is it close to the light rail?
Guests describe it as near the interchange and light rail. We have not verified exact walking times.
How much does a night cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €161.57 a night. Check today's price for your dates.
Are the beds comfortable?
Opinions differ. Many guests find them comfortable, but some say mattresses are too firm or soft and the bedding is warm.
Is there parking?
Parking is not listed in our data. Ask the hotel about availability and price before you arrive.