Map

The New Northumbria Hotel vs Albatross Hostel

The New Northumbria Hotel and Albatross Hostel are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Albatross Hostel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The New Northumbria Hotel. Albatross Hostel scores 85 with endorsements from 3 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.

The New Northumbria Hotel
The New Northumbria Hotel
7 / 10
Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AN
From $58 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
show all amenities
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"In the heart of Jesmond's Osborne Rd... The rooms are something of a mixed bag: whilst all of them are perfectly clean and comfortable (if a little small), noise can be a factor with some." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"In a prime position along Osborne Road among the popular, student-filled restaurants and bars, New Northumbria has 57 rooms, all with large beds and unfussy decor."
Albatross Hostel
Albatross Hostel
8 / 10
51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE
From $19 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Kitchenette
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
show all amenities
Rough Guide Rough Guide
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."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Clean, fully equipped hostel with decent-sized dorms and a self-catering kitchen. There's even a small car park."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A cheap and cheery, brightly coloured hostel with predominantly dorm accommodation plus shared bathrooms." Full review