🇬🇧 Gateshead, United Kingdom
Embassy Newcastle
📍 0, Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead, NE11 9NA
Your stay — Embassy Newcastle
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATM machines at local banks or post offices; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Newcastle Central Station or MetroCentre for poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) accepted virtually everywhere including buses, shops, and cafes; chip-and-pin standard.
Optional; round up taxi fare or leave 10% in restaurants if service charge not included; not expected in pubs or for takeaway.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or takeaway tea — about £2.50–£3.00.
Sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket — £3.50–£5.00.
Pub main course or curry house main — £10–£14.
MetroCentre has a food court with burgers, pizza, and Chinese; Gateshead town centre has market stalls with hot sandwiches on Fridays.
Tesco, Asda, and Aldi; Iceland for frozen goods; Lidl has a store on Durham Road.
High-street chains at MetroCentre (Primark, Next, M&S) and charity shops on Gateshead High Street.
Local bus Day Rider ticket £5.20 (Go North East) covers unlimited travel across NE11 area. From Newcastle Airport: take Metro to Gateshead Interchange (about £3.70 single) then 10-minute bus or walk.
Buy groceries at Aldi or Lidl rather than Tesco Metro; use a Day Rider bus pass if making more than two return trips; eat lunch from a supermarket meal deal rather than a café.
Good to know — Gateshead
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Emergency Contacts
GatesheadWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gateshead, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Embassy Newcastle
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Newcastle Central Station → Gateshead (Metro Centre) station
💡 This is useful only if you're heading to the Metro Centre shopping complex, not the hotel. For the hotel itself, it's better to take the Metro or bus. But if you're catching a northbound train from Gateshead Metro Centre station, check Northern Rail's app for cancellations—they've been unreliable since the 2024 timetable changes.
Newcastle Central Station (stand S) → Ramada Encore Gateshead (Gateshead Interchange stop)
💡 The bus is often quicker than the Metro for this route because it crosses the Tyne Bridge directly. Tap contactless on entry; the driver doesn't give change. Get off at the 'Gateshead Interchange' stop—not the next one—then walk two minutes south through the bus station to the hotel entrance on South Shore Road.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) → Ramada Encore Gateshead
💡 Pre-book with companies like Shields or Blueline for a fixed rate; airport rank taxis can cost £5-10 more in evening traffic. Ask for drop-off at the hotel's car park entrance on Hawks Road—it's a short walk from the lobby.
Newcastle Airport Metro Station → Gateshead Metro Station
💡 Buy a DaySaver ticket (£6.50) if you're making more than one trip—it covers all Metro and local buses. From Gateshead station, it's a 10-minute walk west along Gateshead High Street to the hotel. Avoid the 00:15 last train from Newcastle if you're out late; night buses are patchy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Embassy Newcastle?
Check-in at Embassy Newcastle is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Embassy Newcastle?
Sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket — £3.50–£5.00.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Embassy Newcastle?
Local bus Day Rider ticket £5.20 (Go North East) covers unlimited travel across NE11 area. From Newcastle Airport: take Metro to Gateshead Interchange (about £3.70 single) then 10-minute bus or walk.
Top Attractions in Gateshead
💡 The studio potters often give free demos on Saturday afternoons. Check the noticeboard inside the entrance.
💡 Ask the volunteer guides about the church’s 12th-century carvings. They’re often happy to unlock the crypt for a quick look.
💡 The bridge tilts on a schedule (usually between 11:00 and 15:00). Check the council website for tilt times.
💡 The park cafe does a decent cheap bacon roll. The mansion’s art exhibitions are free and change monthly.
💡 Visit at sunset for the best light on the rusted steel. The car park is free but fills up fast on weekends.