Hotel Indigo Newcastle

Hotel Indigo Newcastle occupies a smart spot on Fenkle Street, just a short walk from Grey Street and the main shopping quarter. It’s part of the IHG boutique brand, but this one earns its character rather than manufacturing it – the interiors draw on the city’s shipbuilding and industrial past, with exposed brick, dark metals and bespoke artwork on every floor.

Rooms are well kitted out with rainfall showers, Nespresso machines and solid blackout curtains that earn their keep during a big weekend. The bar and restaurant does a decent trade in cocktails and small plates – it’s got a proper local crowd in the evenings rather than just hotel guests staring at their phones.

Location: Fenkle Street, Newcastle city centre. Five-minute walk to Grey Street, Monument Metro, and the Bigg Market. Closer still to the Tyne Bridge on foot.

Best for: Couples, design-conscious travellers, weekend city breaks, professionals wanting something with more personality than a chain hotel.

Nearby: Grey Street, Theatre Royal, the Grainger Market, and Quayside are all within walking distance. Central Station is about 12 minutes on foot.

Rates typically sit in the mid-to-upper range for Newcastle – book direct for the best price and check for weekend packages that include breakfast. It fills up fast on match weekends and concert nights at Utilita Arena, so plan ahead.