Albatross HostelvsHoliday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park, an IHG hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Albatross Hostel scores significantly higher than Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park. Albatross Hostel comes in at 85 with recommendations from 3 reviewers like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Albatross Hostel
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
 The Telegraph
51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE
From $19/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Kitchenette
 - Baggage storage
 - 24-hour front desk
 
 Star
 "This award-winning 170-bed backpackers’ hostel has a variety of clean and modern dorms, from 2-bed to 12-bed, and isn’t far from the town centre." 
 "Clean, fully equipped hostel with decent-sized dorms and a self-catering kitchen. There's even a small car park." 
8.0
 "A cheap and cheery, brightly coloured hostel with predominantly dorm accommodation plus shared bathrooms." Full review
Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park, an IHG hotel
 The Telegraph
Great North Road, Seaton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6BP
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 
7.0
 "A family- and business-friendly, mid-range, branded hotel, close to the A1 and airport, with a small, popular leisure centre." Full review