Junction Hotel

Top choice in Newcastle


The upstairs of this stylishly modernised pub has been transformed with nine flamboyantly appointed rooms featuring moody lighting, lush fabrics and offbeat colours. All have generous-sized beds, coffee machines and flashy bathrooms with disco lights and (in some) little privacy. Well located among the Junction's boutiques and cafes, it's just a 10-minute walk to the beach.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Newcastle attractions

1. Bar Beach

0.48 MILES

This popular surfing break, 1.5km south of the city centre, is at the northern end of a long strand that's called Merewether Beach at its southern end.

2. Merewether Beach

0.76 MILES

South of the city centre, this magnificent, wide stretch of sand has excellent surfing conditions and is the home strand of the legendary Aussie surfer…

3. Merewether Aquarium

0.82 MILES

Not an aquarium in the traditional sense, this pedestrian underpass has been charmingly transformed into a pop-art underwater world by local artist Trevor…

4. Newcastle Art Gallery

0.97 MILES

Ignore the brutalist exterior, as inside this remarkable regional gallery are some wonderful works. There's no permanent exhibition; displays rotate the…

5. Newcastle Museum

1.09 MILES

This attractive museum in the restored Honeysuckle rail workshops tells a tale of the city from its Indigenous Awabakal origins to its rough-and-tumble…

7. King Edward Park

1.19 MILES

This magnificently landscaped ocean-side park offers sweeping views, lots of grass and plenty of shady spots for lounging around. The best views are from…

8. Christ Church Cathedral

1.33 MILES

Dominating the city skyline, Newcastle's Anglican cathedral is filled with treasures like a gold chalice and a remembrance book made from jewellery…