The Cumberland Arms B&BvsAlbatross Hostel
The Cumberland Arms B&B and Albatross Hostel are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Albatross Hostel ranks significantly better than The Cumberland Arms B&B. Albatross Hostel is ranked #2 in Newcastle upon Tyne with endorsements from 3 reviews including Rough Guide, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
The Cumberland Arms B&B
 The Telegraph
James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LD
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Parking
 - Breakfast in the room
 - Baggage storage
 - Flatscreen TV
 
8.0
 "The Cumberland Arms is a real-ale community pub in a stout Victorian building, situated in Newcastle’s coolest district." Full review
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