Hostels in NEWPORT, WALES

The Great Tourist Destination-Newport City

Newport is the third biggest city in United Kingdom. It lies between Wales and England and spans over an area of around 74 sq. miles. It is a classic Victorian city with industrial background and architectural value. Newport is a hot spot for tourists worldwide with a cosmopolitan culture and great weather.

History
Newport’s wonderful location near the Usk River has been a great attraction for tourists since many centuries. The Normans, who settled in the city, erected a beautiful castle way back in the 12th century. The relics can be found even today. The Celtic nomadic tribes were the first to settle in the city almost 2000 years back. Newport slowly grew from a small medieval township to a thriving business centre, especially for export of coal and production of steel at the time of the great 19th century revolutionary period. Newport became popular for its sea ports and docks. Trade and commerce increased and the city became a major port for export of coal.

Popular Places and Attractions
Newport has many attractive destinations and places; there are numerous bus tour packages for the benefit of the tourists who visit during the summertime. Popular places such as Belle Vue Park, Riverfront Theatre, Newport Retail Park, St. Woolos Cathedral, Tredegar House, etc are really worth visiting. St. Woolos Cathedral is a majestic old architectural wonder with genuine 11th century artistic grandeur, while the Tredegar House is again a historic 17th century house that is enclosed within vast areas of woodland parks and boating lake.

Getting around in Newport
The public transportation in Newport city provides great communicative facilities for the locals as well as visitors. There are numerous buses and train services that makes travelling a joyful journey in and around the city. Tourists can also rent a car or four-wheeler to explore the city and its beautiful countryside. Many people also opt to cycle their way along the scenic bicycle trails. A good guide is to get a map to help you round the city.

Places for Entertainment
The historic monuments, beautiful art galleries and museums around Newport provide great relaxation and entertainment for the foreigners, who love to study the historic background of this great city. Moreover, there are many deluxe restaurants and dining places, which offer delicious cuisines. Coffee shops, bars and pubs also attract people to try out the unique Welsh-flavoured dishes and drinks.
The city is home to many shopping arcades and stores for shopaholics. For example, the Cambrain Shopping Centre, Kingsway Shopping Centre, Swansea shopping arena provides wondrous shopping opportunities for tourists.

Accommodation Options
There are many old town homes and guesthouse that provide cheap and affordable lodging facilities within the Newport city. Many budget hotels are in close proximity to the railway station, which makes them all the more convenient. You can also stay in youth hostels, bed & breakfast, motels and private apartments.

Currency
The Newport currency is the UK pound Sterling (GBP). It has great international value and can be exchanged for Euros and Dollars, check the news and internet for the latest exchange rates.

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