Newcastle Auberges de Jeunesse

"Very nice and great location - I stayed at this hostel around the 2nd of October of 2009. It was less than five-minute walk from the train station and was in the heart of Newcastle. Both the city and the hostel were great. Newcastle does get pretty rowdy on the weekends. But it did not bother me despite the fact that i am forty and do not drink. If you drink, then you will not run out of places to go in Newcastle. If you don't, then you will have the dorm room to yourself for at least half of the night [i slept very well for this very...  more »

"… continental breakfast buffet is included in all rates. There is also a guest kitchen and dining area, guest laundry, WiFi access throughout (it’s Free in the bar!), Internet terminals, secure luggage storage, a meeting room with phone and internet access and a ‘chill-out’ room. It’s perfect for everyone from solo travellers and couples to business travellers, families and large groups. The fantastic bar, The Ware Rooms, has been designed by Newcastle’s premier bar designer and has established itself as the prime spot to enjoy...  more »

"Being two miles north of Bardon Mill, it’s also within easy walking distance of Vindolanda, where you can see how the Romans lived, and Housesteads Fort, the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Once you’ve had your fill of history, the hills of the Northumberland National Park await." … "… which is next to the hostel. Once Brewed is situated 2.5 miles north of Bardon Mill. Bus information: Arriva 185 from Carlisle, Stagecoach 682 (passes BR Hexham & Haltwhistle), (daily peak summer only, plus limited winter service); otherwise...  more »

"YHA Newcastle Upon Tyne is very easy to get to -- the simple Newcastle Metro system is easy to figure out. From the Central train station, take the Coast line to the third stop (Jesmond), then take a left (east) on the main road after you come out of the metro stop. The hostel is a five-minute walk on the left side of the street (there is a sign just as you come out of the metro station, but no others, unfortunately). There are no surrounding facilities close (bars, restaurants, or markets), so if you're self-catering, get your supplies...  more »