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4- and 5-star hotels in Gateshead
A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star hotels in Gateshead, from riverside Quayside addresses to farm cottages and apartments on the edge of town. It is for couples, families and business travellers deciding where to base themselves for Gateshead, Newcastle and the wider North East.
Staying in Gateshead
Gateshead sits on the south bank of the Tyne, facing Newcastle across the river. Visitors come for the Quayside, where the Sage Gateshead, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and the Gateshead Millennium Bridge stand, and the Angel of the North is one of the region's best-known landmarks. The Metrocentre draws shoppers, while Low Fell, Team Valley and the surrounding countryside give the town several distinct characters. Transport is straightforward: the A1(M) and A184 by road, Tyne and Wear Metro and local buses within the town, and Newcastle Central Station, reached by frequent trains from Durham and London King's Cross, a short walk or Metro ride away.
The hotels on this shortlist are spread across the town and its edges. Hilton Newcastle Gateshead (Bottle Bank), Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside (South Shore Road), Millennium Apartments, Stunning Apartment with Amazing Views and Executive Apartment With City Views sit close to the Quayside and centre, between 1.4 km and 2.2 km out; Coalminer's Cottage, Docker's Digs and Parkside Apartments are the closest at 0.2 km. Riding Farm, Riding Farm Cottages and Granary Barn cluster around Riding Lane near Beamish, Park Farm is on Banesley Lane at Ravensworth, Bowes Incline Hotel is at Birtley and Hedgefield House at Stella Road. It suits couples wanting river views, families needing space and kitchen facilities, and business travellers who want to be near Team Valley or the Metrocentre.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Granary Barn
Riding Farm Riding Lane, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star barn 6.4 km from the centre, with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine for longer stays. A garden and free car parking suit families who want space, and high chairs are available. Pets are allowed, so dogs can come too. Non smoking rooms throughout.
See Granary BarnStaybridge Suites Newcastle
Buxton Street, Newcastle, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereThis 4-star all-suite option 2.5 km from the centre has a kitchen in every unit and free Wifi, with a gym and fitness centre for guests. Set on Buxton Street, it works for longer city stays. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 896 reviews. Pets allowed and parking on site.
See Staybridge Suites NewcastlePark Farm
Banesley Lane Ravensworth, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Why stay hereA 4-star farm 4 km from the centre with a tennis court and squash court, plus horse back riding on site. The garden is the place to unwind. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 116 reviews, so guests rate it highly. Best for those who want sport and countryside within one address.
See Park FarmBowes Incline Hotel
Northside Birtley, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel 5.5 km from the centre with a restaurant and bar, plus 24 hour front desk and room service. Free car parking and free Wifi make it easy to use as a base. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1340 reviews. Good for families, with family rooms available.
See Bowes Incline HotelHilton Newcastle Gateshead
Bottle Bank, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereOn Bottle Bank 1.7 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel pairs an indoor pool and Jacuzzi with a fitness centre and river outlook. The restaurant and bar, plus 24 hour front desk and room service, cover meals and late arrivals. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3038 reviews. Parking and free Wifi included.
See Hilton Newcastle GatesheadLeonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside
South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on South Shore Road 2.2 km from the centre, with a terrace, picnic area and river setting. Restaurant and bar, 24 hour front desk and family rooms make it practical for groups. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1763 reviews. Special diets are catered for.
See Leonardo Hotel Newcastle QuaysideHedgefield House
Stella Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star house 8.7 km from the centre with a garden and terrace, plus a fireplace for cooler evenings. Golf, fishing and horse back riding are all on hand, making it a fit for active countryside stays. Free car parking and free Wifi are provided. No smoking rooms throughout.
See Hedgefield HouseRiding Farm
Riding Lane Near Beamish, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereThis 4-star farm 6.4 km from the centre gives you a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, plus a fireplace and patio. Golf and fishing are on site. Free car parking and free Wifi are included. Family rooms have high chairs, and pets are welcome.
See Riding FarmMillennium Apartments
Baltic Quay, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment block at Baltic Quay 2.0 km from the centre, with lifts and free car parking. Free Wifi and laundry service add to the convenience, and non smoking rooms are standard. A straightforward choice for a city stay with self-contained space.
See Millennium ApartmentsExecutive Apartment With City Views
111 Willbrook House Ochre Yards, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment 1.4 km from the centre with free car parking. Its city views are the point of staying here. Leases itself to guests who want to be close to the centre with their own space and a parking spot.
See Executive Apartment With City ViewsRiding Farm Cottages
Riding Ln, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage stay 6.3 km from the centre with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, plus a garden and patio. Golf, fishing and horse back riding keep days busy. Free car parking and free Wifi are included. Family rooms with high chairs are available.
See Riding Farm CottagesStunning Apartment with Amazing Views
154 Baltic Quay Mill Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star Baltic Quay apartment 2.0 km from the centre, with free Wifi and free car parking. Lifts serve the building. Guests pick it for the views and for self-contained living within easy reach of the centre.
See Stunning Apartment with Amazing ViewsCoalminer's Cottage
161 Rectory Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage 0.2 km from the centre, with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine. The fireplace and terrace suit quiet evenings. Free Wifi and free car parking are provided. Family rooms and non smoking rooms are available.
See Coalminer's CottageDocker's Digs
161 Rectory Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment also 0.2 km from the centre on Rectory Road, with a kitchen, lounge and fireplace. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, and family rooms are available. It suits guests who want to be central with their own cooking and living space.
See Docker's DigsParkside Apartments
25 Napier Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment on Napier Road 0.2 km from the centre, with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine plus a sofa bed. Free Wifi and free car parking are included. A practical base for families, with family rooms and non smoking rooms.
See Parkside Apartments
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granary Barn | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 6.4 km |
| Staybridge Suites Newcastle | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 2.5 km |
| Park Farm | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 4.0 km |
| Bowes Incline Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 5.5 km |
| Hilton Newcastle Gateshead | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.7 km |
| Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 2.2 km |
| Hedgefield House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 8.7 km |
| Riding Farm | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 6.4 km |
| Millennium Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Executive Apartment With City Views | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.4 km |
| Riding Farm Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 6.3 km |
| Stunning Apartment with Amazing Views | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Coalminer's Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.2 km |
| Docker's Digs | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.2 km |
| Parkside Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Staybridge Suites Newcastle, Hilton Newcastle Gateshead and Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside all list family rooms, and the first has kitchenettes and a market for self-catering. Riding Farm Cottages adds family rooms, a kitchen, high chairs and a garden, while Coalminer's Cottage offers family rooms with kitchen, washing machine and dishwasher.
Staybridge Suites Newcastle · Hilton Newcastle Gateshead · Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside · Riding Farm Cottages · Coalminer's Cottage
For river views
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Bottle Bank and Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside on South Shore Road both list River among their facilities, putting guests on the Quayside itself. Stunning Apartment with Amazing Views on Mill Road at Baltic Quay is 2 km from the centre and keeps guests in the same riverside quarter.
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead · Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside · Stunning Apartment with Amazing Views
For pets
Granary Barn and Staybridge Suites Newcastle are the two hotels here that accept pets. Granary Barn, a 5-star property on Riding Lane 6.4 km from the centre, has a garden and free car parking; Staybridge Suites Newcastle is 2.5 km out with a 24-hour front desk and free Wifi.
For country stays
Park Farm, Riding Farm, Riding Farm Cottages and Granary Barn all sit on the rural edge of Gateshead, between 4.0 km and 6.4 km from the centre, with gardens, free car parking and outdoor facilities such as tennis, fishing and horse riding. Hedgefield House at Stella Road, 8.7 km out, adds a garden and a golf course.
Park Farm · Riding Farm · Riding Farm Cottages · Granary Barn · Hedgefield House
Where to stay in Gateshead
Baltic Quay
A Quayside address on Mill Road shared by Millennium Apartments and Stunning Apartment with Amazing Views, both 2.0 km from the centre. Millennium Apartments has lifts, free car parking and free Wifi; Stunning Apartment with Amazing Views offers lifts as well, in the same riverside quarter as the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
Our picks here: Millennium Apartments · Stunning Apartment with Amazing Views
Riding Lane
Granary Barn is the 5-star option at 6.4 km from the centre with a garden, kitchen and free car parking; Riding Farm and Riding Farm Cottages are 4-star, with kitchens, gardens and outdoor pursuits such as fishing and horse riding.
Our picks here: Granary Barn · Riding Farm
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Gateshead is easily reached by road via the A1(M) and A184, and by rail with frequent services from Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, and London King's Cross to Newcastle Central Station, which is a short walk or Metro ride from Gateshead. Newcastle International Airport is about 8 miles north. Within Gateshead, the Tyne and Wear Metro provides quick connections to Newcastle and the coast, while local buses serve most neighbourhoods. The town is also pedestrian-friendly along the Quayside, with bridges linking to Newcastle. From Newcastle, you can walk across the Tyne bridges or take the Metro from Newcastle Central Station to Gateshead.
When to go
The best time to visit Gateshead is from late spring to early autumn, May to September, when the weather is mild and outdoor events are common. Summer brings festivals and longer days, while winter can be cold and wet. Spring and autumn offer fewer crowds and comfortable temperatures for exploring. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, so packing an umbrella is wise.
Questions, answered
Are there hotels with river views in Gateshead?
Yes. Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Bottle Bank and Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside on South Shore Road both list River among their facilities, and Stunning Apartment with Amazing Views is at Baltic Quay on Mill Road. All are on the Quayside, between 1.7 km and 2.2 km from the centre.
Which hotels in Gateshead allow pets?
Granary Barn and Staybridge Suites Newcastle are the two properties here that list pets allowed. Granary Barn is a 5-star property on Riding Lane, 6.4 km from the centre, with a garden and free car parking. Staybridge Suites Newcastle is 2.5 km out and has a 24-hour front desk.
Which hotels are closest to the centre of Gateshead?
Coalminer's Cottage, Docker's Digs and Parkside Apartments are the closest, all 0.2 km from the centre. Executive Apartment With City Views is 1.4 km out, and Hilton Newcastle Gateshead is 1.7 km out. All four are 4-star properties.
Which hotels have parking?
Most of the shortlist offers parking. Granary Barn, Bowes Incline Hotel, Hedgefield House, Riding Farm, Millennium Apartments, Stunning Apartment with Amazing Views, Riding Farm Cottages, Coalminer's Cottage, Docker's Digs and Parkside Apartments list free car parking, while Staybridge Suites Newcastle, Hilton Newcastle Gateshead and Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside also list parking.
Which Gateshead hotel is best rated by guests?
Park Farm on Banesley Lane at Ravensworth has the highest guest rating here, 4.8 out of 5 from 116 reviews. It is a 4-star property 4.0 km from the centre, with a garden, tennis court, squash and horse riding. Staybridge Suites Newcastle follows at 4.7 from 896 reviews.
Which hotels are good for families in Gateshead?
Staybridge Suites Newcastle, Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside, Riding Farm Cottages and Coalminer's Cottage all list family rooms. Riding Farm Cottages and Coalminer's Cottage add kitchens, and Staybridge Suites Newcastle offers kitchenettes and a market for self-catering.
Which Gateshead hotels have a pool or a spa?
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Bottle Bank is the one property on this shortlist that lists an indoor pool, together with a jacuzzi and a fitness centre. It is a 4-star hotel 1.7 km from the centre, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3038 reviews.
Do the Gateshead hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed by Staybridge Suites Newcastle, Bowes Incline Hotel, Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside, Riding Farm and Riding Farm Cottages. Hilton Newcastle Gateshead lists breakfast in room and a buffet instead, and it also lists a restaurant and room service.