momondo users have recommended 11 hotels to users looking to stay near Newcastle Showground. Hotels in this area have an average price of $114 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Newcastle Showground are typically 11% more expensive than the average hotel in Newcastle, which is $101.
Hotels near Newcastle International Hockey Centre are typically 11% more expensive than the average hotel in Newcastle, which is $101.
If you’re planning on staying at any of momondo’s recommended hotels in the area of Newcastle nearest to Nobbys Head Beach, you should expect to pay around $114/night. This price fluctuates based on time of year. In general, a rate under $114/night is a good deal for momondo users staying near Nobbys Head Beach. Hotels near Nobbys Head Beach are typically 11% more expensive than the average hotel in Newcastle, which is $101.
Low season
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March |
High season
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January |
cheapest month to stay
50%
expected price decrease
most expensive time to stay
31%
expected price increase
Price
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$67 - $191
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Highest day of week
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Saturday |
Cheapest day of week
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Wednesday |
avg. price over the last two weeks
Average price (weeknight)
$113
avg. price over the last two weeks
avg. price over the last two weeks
Average price (weekend night)
$150
avg. price over the last two weeks
Cheapest time to book
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The cheapest time to book hotels in Newcastle is: 3 star, on the same day that your stay begins. |
3 star
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$97 - $129
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4-5 star
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$143 - $172
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Newcastle is blessed with plenty of sunshine and a moderate climate, so any time is a good time to visit. Summer is from December – February with an average temperature of 22 – 26 degrees Celsius while winter months from June – August are cooler but temperatures rarely fall below 7 degrees Celsius. Hotel rates are relatively stable all year, except around holidays such as Easter, Christmas, and New Year. The city hosts many concerts, exhibitions, art festivals and conventions, so if a particular event is of interest to you, try to plan your visit around those dates.
A compact city with several scenic walking tracks, Newcastle is easy to explore on foot. There are also a number of cycle tracks around the city, and the Swipe & Ride automated bike rental program allows you to select a bike at any of their terminals. You can ride for $1.40 AUD per hour with a 24-hour period. Bikes have to be returned to the original terminal. For use of any public transport in Newcastle, you will need to buy the Opal ticket or an Opal card. Newcastle Buses operates several routes covering all parts of the city and its suburbs. An adult Opal single ticket cash fare for the bus costs between $2.60 AUD – $5.60 AUD based on the distance travelled. The city centre is a Fare Free Bus Zone, where you can use buses for free, daily between 7.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Normal fares apply outside of this zone. The Newcastle Stockton Ferry operates daily between Queens Wharf Newcastle to Stockton Wharf. It takes only 5 minutes for this journey and the fare is $2.60 AUD for a single trip. Newcastle Taxis are easily available 24-hours a day and you can book one by calling 133 300. Ride-share service Uber is also available in the city.
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Newcastle, Australia’s 2nd oldest city is a charming place with superb sandy beaches, an emerging culinary scene, quirky shops, hip bars and plenty of street art. The city is also home to several historic buildings and was a part of Australia’s convict history. Newcastle is compact but has several small precincts and neighbourhoods. Wherever you stay in the city, you will always be a short walk away from the beach or the harbour front.
Newcastle Beach
One of the best surfing locations in Australia, Newcastle Beach is a favoured spot for the board riders wishing to catch that perfect wave. Enjoy the well-appointed rooms featuring balconies with water views at the Quality Hotel NOAH’s on the Beach, on Newcastle Beach. Just a 3-minute walk from Newcastle Beach and a 5-minute walk from Newcastle CBD, you have the Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel which features sleek rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular water views.
Newcastle CBD and Queens Wharf
Newcastle Central Business District (CBD) has many historic buildings, dominated by the Christ Church Cathedral. The area is also home to the Scratchley Fort and Nobby Beach. Wharf Road features several waterfront hotels and holiday apartments with beautiful views of the Hunter River. Stay at The Clarendon Hotel on Hunter Street in the heart of Newcastle CBD. You also have the Newcastle Central Apartment Hotel located close to the Newcastle Harbour amid several shops and restaurants. Another all-suite harbour side hotel is the Crowne Plaza Newcastle.
The Hill and Cooks Hill
In the inner city precincts of The Hill and Cooks Hill, you will find several historic Victorian terraces, tree-lined streets, art galleries, and quaint pubs and bars. Cooks Hill is also home to Darby Street, known as ‘eat street’ with over 25 restaurants and cafés offering al-fresco dining. Stay in the elegantly appointed and tastefully furnished serviced apartments of the Crown on Darby on Darby Street. You can also look at Hotel Delany on the same street. Try the pub style accommodation of The Commonwealth Hotel on Union Street.
The Junction and Merewether
The Junction is a vibrant inner city precinct with plenty of shopping and dining, and a large commercial centre around Glebe Road. Merewether is home to Merewether Beach and Bar Beach renowned for their excellent surfing conditions. Enjoy exquisitely decorated rooms at the award-winning Junction Hotel which boasts a lively gastropub, an airy bar and a bright courtyard. Or look at the Oriental and Tuscan-themed rooms of the Brezza Bella Bed and Breakfast which is a short walk from Merewether Beach.
You will find a bunch of cheap accommodation options spread out all over Newcastle city. In the Honeysuckle dining and entertainment precinct, you have simple, modern rooms of the Ibis Newcastle hotel. Or stay in the bright airy rooms of the CBD Hotel which is just a 5-minute walk from the Newcastle Museum. You can also look at the Travelodge Hotel Newcastle on a bustling tree-lined street in Newcastle CBD. The Backpackers Newcastle hostel on Denison Street offers a free pick up and drop to the bus or train station, and also provides free surfing lessons to its guests. In The Junction area, you have The Burwood, an old corner pub with clean, functional, pub-style accommodation and a homely atmosphere.
The port city of Newcastle has a jam-packed event calendar all year round, so you are sure to stumble upon a music festival, an arts event, a surfing competition, or perhaps a craft beer week. Apart from the events, this fun-loving and vibrant city offers sandy beaches, historical architecture, quirky boutiques and a splendid gastronomic experience. With so much to see and do, you are assured of a packed itinerary!
The average length of stay in Newcastle is 2 nights.
The price of a hotel in Newcastle depends on several factors such as star rating, location and demand. Generally speaking, the average cost of a hotel is around $133 per night.
In March prices are at their lowest, making it the most cost-effective time to book a hotel room in Newcastle. You may find the cost of your room has decreased by 50%.
Tuesday is the cheapest day for hotel rooms in Newcastle. Friday is the most expensive day.
Newcastle hostels and hotels with a 2 star rating and below charge around $76 for a bed per person. This will be around $57 under the cost of a typical Newcastle hotel.
The average temperature in Newcastle during March is around 21 °C which makes it the perfect time to spend time having fun and seeing something new outside at a popular area attraction like Taronga Zoo.