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Cheap Hotels & Budget Accommodation in Newcastle
We've found 52 budget stays in Newcastle: hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. Surf Beach Motel Newcastle is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 8.7/10 from more than 3,600 reviews.
52budget stays
38list free parking
8.1average guest rating
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The 12 most reviewed budget stays
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Hotel · 3.5-star · Newcastle, NSW
Reign Inn Newcastle
- 6.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Hotel · 3.5-star · Newcastle, NSW
Sir Francis Drake
- 16.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
Motel · 3.5-star · Newcastle, NSW
Colonial Terrace Motor Inn
- 18.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
Motel · 4-star · Lake Macquarie, NSW
Black Swan Waterfront Motel
- 22.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
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Serviced apartment · CBD, NSW
291 on King
- 20 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Airport shuttle
Motel · 3.5-star · Lake Macquarie, NSW
The Esplanade Motel
- 14 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
Motel · 3.5-star · Newcastle, NSW
Cosmo Motel Adamstown
- 5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
What to know about cheap stays in Newcastle
This list covers hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. Price bands move with the calendar, so we show live prices from our booking partner instead of fixed amounts. 19 stays are motels or hostels; the rest are hotels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less.
Half the stays are within about 8 km of the centre of Newcastle.
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Good for, not for: budget stays in Newcastle
Good for
- Short stays where location matters more than facilities
- Solo travellers and pairs on a budget
- A bed before an early start
Not for
- A long stay with lots of facilities
- Guests who want 5-star service
Frequently asked questions
Which budget stays in Newcastle have the highest guest rating?
291 on King has a guest rating of 9.1/10 from more than 1,000 reviews, the highest of the budget stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Springs Newcastle follows with 9.0/10.
Which budget stays in Newcastle have free parking?
38 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Surf Beach Motel Newcastle, Squid's Ink Motel and Reign Inn Newcastle.
Are there pet-friendly budget stays in Newcastle?
Yes. 7 stays allow pets, including Reign Inn Newcastle and Sleepy Hill Motor Inn. Check the conditions with the property before you book.
Which stays are closest to the centre of Newcastle?
YHA Newcastle Beach (<5 min walk) and 291 on King (20 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Newcastle. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.
Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.