The Newcastle United football club is based at the Sports Direct Arena football ground, located in central Newcastle England. The stadium is more commonly known as St James Park but is named Sports Direct Arena for sponsorship reasons. The stadium is used also for rugby, international football, music concerts, and has been used as a set for film and reality television.
There is a wide choice of hotels within close distance of the football ground. Several properties are located within a few minutes walk. Check out some of the best establishments below.
Distance to Stadium: 2 minutes walk to ground
Walking Distance, Closest Hotel
Distance to Stadium: 7 minutes walk
Walking Distance, City Centre Hotel, Popular Hotel
Distance to Stadium: 11 minutes walk
Walking Distance, Good Value (Affordable)
Distance to Stadium: 11 minutes walk
Walking Distance, Good Value (Affordable), Parking nearby
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NE8 2AR, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bottle Bank
This 4-star hotel looks out over the River... read more
GBP 85
NE2 2AL, Newcastle upon Tyne, 44 Osborne Road
Located in Jesmond in Newcastle this family-run hotel... read more
GBP 50
NE4 5NS, Newcastle upon Tyne, 47/51 Brighton Grove
The Brighton is a long-established guest house within... read more
GBP 48
NE1 6NL, Newcastle upon Tyne, Buxton Street
Close to the city centre and just moments... read more
GBP 85
NE1 3RT, Newcastle upon Tyne, The Close, Quayside
Overlooking the River Tyne, the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle... read more
GBP 76
NE1 5DH, Newcastle upon Tyne, Neville Street
Royal Station Hotel is well-located in the heart... read more
GBP 70
NE1 1RQ, Newcastle upon Tyne, Castle Garth
The Vermont is Newcastle's only 4-star independent hotel.... read more
GBP 80
NE2 2TJ, Newcastle upon Tyne, 97/103 Osborne Road, Jesmond
Situated in the affluent area of Jesmond, the... read more
GBP 60
NE2 1PR, Newcastle upon Tyne, Jesmond Rd
This modern Holiday Inn is a 20-minute walk... read more
GBP 69
NE2 2TB, Newcastle upon Tyne, 127 Osborne Road, Jesmond
Enjoy renowned, warm Geordie hospitality at this privately... read more
GBP 55
NE2 2AT, Newcastle upon Tyne, Osborne Road, Jesmond
With a stylish bistro and sun terrace, Caledonian... read more
GBP 72
NE1 5DF, Newcastle upon Tyne, Neville Street
Newly Refurbished County Hotel is a 4-Star independent... read more
GBP 60
NE1 4AD, Newcastle upon Tyne, Scotswood Road
Formerly Jurys Inn, Leonardo Hotel Newcastle is in... read more
GBP 52
NE1 6EE, Newcastle upon Tyne, 2-12 Grey Street
The 4-star Grey Street Hotel offers boutique rooms... read more
GBP 60
NE1 4DN, Newcastle upon Tyne, Waterloo Square, St James Boulevard
In the heart of Newcastle, just 500 metres... read more
GBP 58
NE4 6NU, Newcastle upon Tyne, 358 Westgate Road
Offering elegant and modern rooms with 40-inch Smart... read more
GBP 60
NE8 3AE, Newcastle upon Tyne, South Shore Road, Gateshead Quays
Overlooking the River Tyne and the Millennium Bridge,... read more
GBP 52
NE1 4SD, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gallowgate
With a sports bar and grill restaurant, this... read more
GBP 75
NE1 1SE, Newcastle upon Tyne, 15 Westgate Road
Located in the very heart of the city,... read more
GBP 55
NE1 5XU, Newcastle upon Tyne, Fenkle Street
This boutique Newcastle hotel offers quirky, 4-star accommodation... read more
GBP 85
NE8 3AD, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hawks Road, Gateshead Quays
Just 300 metres from the Gateshead Millennium Bridge... read more
GBP 49
NE1 3JL, Newcastle upon Tyne, Proctor House, 23-29 Side
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, easyHotel Newcastle offers... read more
GBP 37
NE2 1NH, Newcastle upon Tyne, 89-91 Jesmond Road
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, 91 Aparthotel Jesmond... read more
GBP 75
NE1 5EN, Newcastle upon Tyne, Baron House Neville Street
Conveniently located in the heart of the city,... read more
GBP 74
NE1 3AF, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sandhill, Quayside
The Vermont ApartHotel boasts 11 apartments, including the... read more
GBP 80
NE1 3SA, Newcastle upon Tyne, Stephenson Quarter, Forth Street
We are thrilled to open our hotel to... read more
GBP 85
NE1 1EW, Newcastle upon Tyne, 15-25 High Bridge
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Motel One... read more
GBP 79
NE1 2AQ, Newcastle upon Tyne, 69 City Road,
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Dream Apartments Aerial... read more
GBP 75
NE4 9BJ, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1-18 Grainger Apartments Westgate Road
Situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, within 1.7 km... read more
GBP 54
NE1 5RE, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newgate Street
Situated in Newcastle City Centre, Maldron Hotel features... read more
GBP 63
NE1 1SQ, Newcastle upon Tyne, 83 Westgate Road
Featuring a terrace and free WiFi, The County... read more
GBP 90
NE4 6AF, Newcastle upon Tyne, Saint Michaels Close No 5
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, 2.3 km from... read more
GBP 88
NE1 5AB, Newcastle upon Tyne, 81-85A Clayton Street 19 Hampton Gardens
Located in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne,... read more
GBP 89
NE4 6XH, Elswick, 46 Clifton Road
Situated in Elswick, 2.5 km from St James'... read more
GBP 42
NE1 3BE, Newcastle upon Tyne, River View, Close Bridge Court
Set in Newcastle upon Tyne, 700 metres from... read more
GBP 92
St James’ Park Football Stadium is the home ground of Newcastle United FC. It’s the oldest football stadium in the North East and the sixth largest football stadium in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of between 52,387 and 52,409, behind Wembley stadium, Principality Stadium in Wales, Celtic Park, Old Trafford and the Emirates Stadium.
Accommodation within easy walking distance of the stadium and main train station. One of the nearest hotels is Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle, located next to St James Park.
In 1930, St James’ Park recorded its highest attendance when 68,386 people visited a match between Newcastle and Chelsea FC. In 2011, St James Park was temporarily renamed Sports Direct Arena or SDA (the company of club owner Mike Ashley), with the aim to showcase the stadium’s marketing possibilities as to later definitely sell the stadium’s naming rights to another party.
Four main stands
Gallowgate End (officially the Newcastle Brown Ale Stand) at the southern end of the ground, named unofficially for its proximity to the old City gallows, and officially after the long association with the club of sponsor Scottish and Newcastle Breweries.
Leazes End (officially the Sir John Hall Stand), at the northern end of the ground, named unnofficially for its proximity to Leazes Park, and officially after the club’s Life President Sir John Hall. The Singing Section is positioned in Level 7 of this stand.
Milburn Stand, the main stand, on the west side of the ground. Named after 1950s footballer Jackie Milburn.
East Stand is the smallest stand of the four located at the eastern end of the stadium. Following the death of Sir Bobby Robson, a plan to rename the East Stand the Sir Bobby Robson Stand (or the Robson Stand) was drawn up. As yet, this has not been made official.
Newcastle United offers guided stadium tours that include the changing rooms, dugouts, players’ tunnel, and the media suite. Tours typically run Mondays to Saturdays at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm, and Sundays at 11:30 am. On Saturday matchdays there is only one tour at 11:00.
Club — Newcastle United FC
Club Colours — Black and White
Founded — 9 September, 1892
Nicknames Newcastle United — The Magpies, The Toon, Toon Army, Geordies
Stadium — Sports Direct Arena or St James Park
Capacity — 52,387
Opened — 1880
Address — Sports Direct Arena, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 4ST
Website — Newcastle United Football Club
Location of St James Park Stadium — the football ground is located close to the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 4ST UK, nearby Eldon Square Shopping Centre. The ground can be found slightly towards the north-east of Newcastle’s centre and north of the main railway station.
Nearest Train Station — the closest railway hub is the main Newcastle Train Station, which is located around 15 minute walk from The Sports Direct Arena.
By Car — follow directions to Newcastle’s city centre.
Nearest airport — the closest airport is Newcastle Internationl Airport (NCL) which is located seven miles north east from the stadium.
By Metro — the stadium is served by metro stop St James.
By Bus — Haymarket (for services from Northumberland and the North) and Eldon Square (services from County Durham and the south) are the city’s main bus stations. The bus stations are located adjacent to each other on Percy Street, next to Haymarket Metro station. From both bus stations the ground can easily be reached on foot. Cross over to the far side of the road, then walk up the passageway next to the Goose public house, and turn left.
