The hostel is situated in the centre of Newcastle on Carliol Square, and is about 100 metres from Quayside and Newcastle central station. York is around an hour and 45 minutes by car.||Opened in 2011 and built within an historic warehouse, this air-conditioned guesthouse offers guests a warm, comfortable stay. With modern decoration, it features wireless Internet access, a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, and a dining area for guests to enjoy. It is perfect for everyone from solo travellers and couples to business travellers, families, backpackers and large groups. There are 74 rooms in total and further facilities include a hotel safe for valuables, lift access to the upper floors, a games room, TV lounge, café, bar, pub and restaurant. A laundry service is offered for a fee.||Each room features an en suite bathroom with shower, a TV, air conditioning and central heating.||Guests may enjoy a game of pool/snooker.||A continental breakfast is served each morning, and guests may select their lunch and dinner from a set menu.