Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport
Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport is the cheapest bed within a walk of the terminal: 105 rooms about 300 metres from the doors at Woolsington, only 7 miles from Newcastle city centre. It is a plain, functional stopover hotel, and priced accordingly; for a dawn departure on a budget, the location does the work.
Guest Rooms
Room types run from twins (two single beds) and doubles through triples (three singles) to the Family 4 room with a double bed and bunk beds.
Standard room amenities include:
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Complimentary newspaper
- Direct-dial telephone and voice-mail
- Hairdryer
- Wake-up service
- Remote control television
- Dressing table with chair
- En-suite with bath and shower
Breakfast and Dining
The Old Rangoon Restaurant serves continental and traditional dishes, including an a-la-carte menu. The hotel’s bar covers lighter bites through the day until late evening, and 24-hour room service offers light meals and drinks at any time.
Facilities and Services
The offer is deliberately simple: a lobby bar, the restaurant, round-the-clock room service and on-site parking. No pool, no gym, and rates that reflect it.
Location and Transportation
The hotel is at Woolsington, within easy walking distance of the terminal and the Metro’s Airport station, where trains reach the city centre in around 25 minutes. Newcastle city centre is about 7 miles by road.
Nearby Alternatives
The Premier Inn offers newer rooms four minutes from the terminal, and the Grand Hotel Gosforth Park adds a pool and spa a ten-minute drive away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the Britannia from the terminal?
About 300 metres, within easy walking distance of the doors, and Newcastle city centre is around 7 miles away. The Metro station by the terminal is the same short walk.
What room types does the hotel offer?
Twin rooms with two single beds, double rooms, triple rooms with three singles, and a Family 4 room with a double bed and bunk beds.
Can I eat late at the hotel?
Yes. The bar serves lighter bites through the day until late evening, and 24-hour room service covers light meals and drinks at any time; the Old Rangoon Restaurant handles the main sittings, including an a-la-carte menu.
Information last verified: August 27, 2026
