Newman House Hostel is located 5 minutes from restaurants, bars, shopping, banks, and local attractions in the Uptown area and less than 10 minutes from the Boardwalk along the harbour's edge and the Bay of Fundy.
City transit stops are 5 minutes away at Kings Square. Maritime Bus Terminal is also minutes away. Airport taxi trips are 20-30 minutes from the hostel
There is a mixed dorm and a Women-only dorm -as requested. The women's dorm also can be used as a family room. There is both single and double beds in private rooms with shared bathroom. Some private rooms have private bathrooms. The main common area has Cable HD TV, pool table, board games and book exchange. Other lounge areas offer quiet retreat. Deck off kitchen has BBQ and lounge chairs. Kitchen has two fridges, dishwasher, stove, microwave, all small appliances and pots, pans, dishes, condiments and much more. Breakfast fixings are offered free. Guests are welcome to prepare their other meals from their own food supplies. Some days common meals are prepared- for example Friday pasta night!
Included in price: linens and towels, TP, condiments, breakfast items including cereals, toast, eggs coffee/teas. WIFI internet services, and cable TV also included free.
Bicycle is available for rental. Rockwood Park also has bike rentals, canoe and kayak rentals and swimming. Park is 10-15 minutes away.
Newman House Hostel offers Guided Tours to points of interest along Bay of Fundy including Sea Caves, Fundy Trail Parkway and Whale Watching. Local City Tours include Stonehammer Geopark information, Nature parks, local historical information, and unique points of interest throughout the city.