Hotels Near St James Park, Newcastle
Saturday 21 November 2026 St James ParkUpdated Monday 9 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of St James Park, 6 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre The Gate (6 min), Indigo Newcastle (8 min), Maldron Hotel Newcastle (9 min). Next up at the venue: Newcastle United vs Arsenal on Saturday 21 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$137 per night and the median is A$323, +102% against a normal A$160 night. Rates sampled 9 Nov 2026.
St James Park sits right in the heart of Newcastle, and staying nearby for Newcastle United vs Arsenal on 21 November 2026 means you can walk to kick-off rather than worry about getting across town. Of the 24 hotels listed within 8 kilometres of the ground, 6 are an easy walk, and the closest is just 0.38 kilometres away. The Newcastle area itself holds 20 of those hotels, spanning 3 to 4 stars, so there is plenty of choice right in the city centre. Jesmond and Gateshead sit a short ride away, each with a handful of hotels, suiting travellers happy to trade a few minutes for a quieter base. Fans who want to be among the matchday crowd, with pubs filling early before a 17:30 kick-off, should look at the Newcastle area first. Rooms near the ground tend to fill fast for a fixture like this one, so do not leave it too late.
When to book
Newcastle United play Arsenal on 21 November 2026, with further Premier League fixtures through to 10 February 2027. Only 6 of the 24 hotels listed are walkable to St James Park, so for a big match like this, secure one of those early rather than settle for a short ride later.
Best areas to stay near St James Park
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Newcastle
20 hotels · 0.4 to 2.4 km · 6 walkable
The Newcastle area holds 20 of the 24 hotels on this page, ranging from 0.38 to 2.43 kilometres from St James Park, with 6 of them walkable. It suits fans who want to be among the matchday crowd, with 3 to 4 star options to choose from.
- Event night
- A$323
- Normal night
- A$155
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Jesmond
1 hotel · 1.6 to 1.6 km · 0 walkable
Jesmond offers just one hotel, 1.56 kilometres from St James Park, rated 4 stars. None of the area's hotels are walkable, so it suits travellers happy to take a short ride in and who prefer a quieter, more residential setting away from the crowds.
- Event night
- A$257
- Normal night
- A$154
4-star hotels listed
Gateshead
3 hotels · 1.7 to 2.1 km · 0 walkable
Gateshead has 3 hotels, between 1.73 and 2.08 kilometres from St James Park, rated 3 to 4 stars. None are walkable, so this area suits those who do not mind a short ride and want a different base across the river from the stadium.
- Event night
- A$333
- Normal night
- A$184
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Hotels near St James Park, by distance
Event window 20 Nov 2026 → 22 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre The Gate Just 0.38 kilometres from St James Park, a 6-minute walk, 3-star comfort right in the city centre. | Newcastle | ~6 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$401 | A$197 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Indigo Newcastle 0.54 kilometres from St James Park, an 8-minute walk, 4-star style in central Newcastle. | Newcastle | ~8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$300 | A$284 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Maldron Hotel Newcastle 0.55 kilometres from the stadium, a 9-minute walk, 4-star base in the Newcastle area. 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Newcastle | ~9 min walk 0.6 km | 4 | A$392 | A$206 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre 0.69 kilometres from St James Park, an 11-minute walk, straightforward 3-star city centre stay. 7.1/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Newcastle | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$320 | A$141 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hampton By Hilton Newcastle 0.78 kilometres from the ground, a 12-minute walk, 3-star comfort close to the action. 9.7/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Newcastle | ~12 min walk 0.8 km | 3 | A$426 | A$203 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Kabannas Newcastle 0.98 kilometres from St James Park, a 15-minute walk, 4-star option right on walking range. | Newcastle | ~15 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$213 | A$105 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter 1.01 kilometres from the stadium, a short ride away, 4-star base in the Newcastle area. | Newcastle | ~5 min ride 1.0 km | 4 | A$393 | A$268 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Grainger Hotel 1.03 kilometres from St James Park, a short ride away, 3-star stay in central Newcastle. | Newcastle | ~5 min ride 1.0 km | 3 | A$227 | A$110 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Leonardo Hotel Newcastle 1.03 kilometres from the ground, a short ride away, 4-star comfort in the Newcastle area. 7.6/10 guest score · 6 reviews | Newcastle | ~5 min ride 1.0 km | 4 | A$319 | A$129 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Copthorne Hotel Newcastle 1.18 kilometres from St James Park, a short ride away, 4-star stay in central Newcastle. | Newcastle | ~6 min ride 1.2 km | 4 | A$295 | A$221 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Oyo The Bentleys Hotel 1.3 kilometres from the stadium, a short ride away, 3-star budget option in Newcastle. | Newcastle | ~6 min ride 1.3 km | 3 | A$204 | A$86 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Travelodge Newcastle Central Hotel 1.32 kilometres from St James Park, a short ride away, simple 3-star base in the city centre. 8.4/10 guest score · 7 reviews | Newcastle | ~6 min ride 1.3 km | 3 | A$286 | A$113 | See rates | View rates |
 Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre - Quayside 1.33 kilometres from the ground, a short ride away, 3-star stay by the Quayside. | Newcastle | ~6 min ride 1.3 km | 3 | A$325 | A$145 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hilton Newcastle Gateshead 1.46 kilometres from St James Park, a short ride away, 4-star comfort in the Newcastle area. 8.3/10 guest score · 4 reviews | Newcastle | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 4 | A$341 | A$224 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Newcastle | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 4 | A$356 | A$197 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Kensington House by Warren Collection Apart-hotel | Newcastle | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 4 | A$392 | A$165 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Newcastle | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 4 | A$426 | A$257 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Jesmond | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 4 | A$257 | A$154 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Gateshead | ~7 min ride 1.7 km | 3 | A$333 | A$184 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Ramada Encore By Wyndham Newcastle-Gateshead 5.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Newcastle | ~8 min ride 1.9 km | 3 | A$137 | A$117 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside 6.8/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Gateshead | ~8 min ride 1.9 km | 4 | A$291 | A$124 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hotel Du Vin Bistro Newcastle 7.6/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Gateshead | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 4 | A$373 | A$251 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Newcastle | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 3 | A$357 | A$131 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Newcastle | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 3 | A$298 | A$112 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: St James Park and the listed hotels
Getting to St James Park
Newcastle Central Station is a short walk from the stadium
Newcastle Central Station is around a ten to fifteen minute walk from St James Park, reached by heading along Neville Street and then St James Boulevard. The route is clearly signposted for matchgoers on the day.
St James Metro station sits directly beneath the ground
St James Metro station is on the yellow line of the Tyne and Wear Metro and is located directly below the stadium, making it the closest station with only a short walk to the turnstiles. Monument station, around a five minute walk away, offers an alternative on both the yellow and green lines.
Park and Ride buses run direct to the stadium
The X50 Soccerbus runs from the Metrocentre coach park directly to St James Park on matchdays, with the first service leaving two hours before kick off and the last departing fifteen minutes before kick off. A separate X40 service links the Newcastle Great Park Park and Ride site to the stadium on the same basis.
Barrack Road closes to traffic after the final whistle
A section of Barrack Road between Stanhope Street and St James Boulevard is closed to vehicles for up to forty five minutes after the final whistle to let crowds leave safely on foot, with traffic diverted via Westgate Road, Brighton Grove and Stanhope Street. Bus stops on this stretch of Barrack Road are suspended during the closure and passengers must use alternative stops.
There is no general public parking at the stadium itself
St James Park has no unreserved public car park on matchdays, and the club advises using public transport or city centre car parks that are within walking distance, since availability near the ground is limited. Accessible parking close to the stadium is reserved and must be booked in advance.
Taxi and drop off access is directed via Barrack Road
Supporters travelling by taxi or being dropped off are directed to enter via Barrack Road, which leads to the rear of the North Stand, and pre booking a return taxi is advised as demand spikes sharply after the final whistle. A taxi rank is also available at St James Metro station.
The Metro links Newcastle International Airport to the stadium
Newcastle International Airport has its own Metro station and the Tyne and Wear Metro runs frequent services between the airport and the city centre, with Monument or St James stations serving the stadium at the other end. This makes the Metro the recommended link between the airport and the ground.
Post match crowd flow spreads across nearby Metro stations
Because the area around St James Metro station gets very congested immediately after a match, supporters are often advised to walk the five to ten minutes to Monument or Haymarket stations to find shorter queues. Newcastle Central Station is also within easy walking distance for those preferring to head there directly.
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 20 Nov 2026 → 22 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$137 per night. Sampled 9 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at St James Park
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of St James Park?
6 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre The Gate (6 min, 0.4 km), Indigo Newcastle (8 min, 0.5 km), Maldron Hotel Newcastle (9 min, 0.6 km).
How much do hotels near St James Park cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 20 Nov 2026 is A$323 per night for two adults, compared with A$160 on a normal night (+102%). The lowest listed rate is A$137 at Ramada Encore By Wyndham Newcastle-Gateshead.
When is Newcastle United vs Arsenal at St James Park?
Newcastle United vs Arsenal is scheduled for Saturday 21 November 2026 at 17:30 local time (Premier League). Tickets start from EUR 137. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (20 Nov 2026 → 22 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for St James Park?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 6 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Newcastle are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near St James Park with free cancellation?
23 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Newcastle events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.